QSL First League in Asia to Launch
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FFOOTBALLOOTBALL | Page 3 Jesus brace hands Brazil win over Czech Republic Thursday, March 28, 2019 TENNIS Rajab 21, 1440 AH Bautista Agut beats GULF TIMES Djokovic to reach quarters SPORT Page 4 QNB STARS LEAGUE Ferreira, Faria rally teams ahead of blockbuster clash With a four-point lead in the standings, Al Sadd need a win on Saturday to lift the title, while Duhail hope to stay in hunt By Sports Reporter the title, it is possible. We like Doha to keep the memories of good scenes. The season is far from QSL fi rst league in Asia to launch ‘Live Match fi nish. l Sadd coach Jesualdo “We want to reduce the gap Analysis’ system Ferreira said that while in points in our bid to retain the eeping pace with latest ed from Week 20 of the QNB porating everything that’s new it will be diffi cult to title. While Al Sadd want to de- developments for the Stars League in all matches. A and sophisticated.” predict the winner in cide the championship with this Kbenefit of professional similar system was used at last Abbassi added, “We aim to Athe Saturday’s game against de- match, we are preparing our football in Qatar and QNB Stars year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia, introduce this new technology fending champions Al Duhail, players to show the level required League, the Qatar Stars League but the QSL will use it after and innovation to provide the his team deserves to win the QNB of them and achieve the desired (QSL) become the first in Asia to making some modifications. players and clubs with technical Stars League this season. result, and we hope to get the launch the ‘Live Match Analysis’ The ‘Live Match Analysis’ is a support, in line with the vision Ferreira was talking at a pre- three points and achieve victory. system and second in the world computer-based match analysis and mission of the QSL. The match press conference along “I have been working with my after the Danish league. system connected to a tactical unique system will contribute with player Gabi Fernandez at the team since last January, I know The innovative system was video camera positioned in the towards the enhancement Tawar Mall yesterday. what our players can do. I know launched at a ceremony held at main tribune of stadiums, which of technical levels and off er “We are very satisfi ed. We have their abilities and I trust them Doha’s St Regis Hotel yesterday will enable the performance solutions to coaches dur- no pressure and we will work to very much.” in the presence of QSL CEO analyst to send short tactical ing matches. We welcome win. I do not expect anyone to pre- Faria was asked about the two Hani Taleb Ballan, Qatar Foot- video clips, and technical data everything that is innovative dict the result of this game, which prolifi c strikers in the game — ball Association (QFA) general to the iPad of coaching staff and helps the development of could decide the title with two Duhail’s Yousef El Arabi and Al secretary Mansoor al-Ansari, positioned in the team bench football in Qatar. We’re planning matches remaining,” Ferreira said. Sadd’s Baghdad Bounedjah. Qatari media personality Majed during matches. to develop such technolo- “We played most of our games “I don’t think they have simi- al-Khulaifi, and former Qatar in- Ballan said, “This project is gies further through research under pressure and we are ahead Al Sadd coach Jesualdo Ferreira (right) and player Gabi Fernandez larity. Both have had their good ternational and Qatar SC player backed by modern technology and want to place QSL as the of Al Duhail by four points. Even address a press conference ahead of their Saturday’s match against Al days. They are in the best teams, Abdulaziz Hassan. and innovation, through which pioneer in football development if we lose, we will continue to Duhail yesterday. PICTURE: Othman Khalid very competitive and like to score Also present on the occasion we can deliver the best levels, technology and innovation.” lead the table. We have players goals,” Faria said. were Hassan Rabiah al-Kuwari, results and performance in foot- Loxston said, “The State of Qatar at the highest level and I think it “Every idea or initiative that Executive Director of Market- ball. We’re proud to use such is a pioneer in the development is time we won the league and Al helps bring the fans to stadiums ing, Sales and Communication innovative technology to help and use of modern football Sadd deserve it this season. is very good and it is important at QSL; Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, trainers work more eff iciently systems, which is in line with the “We have three games left in for Qatar football to have them at Executive Director of Competi- within the system, which is aspirations of FIFA. It’ll help in the the league and we have to focus the venues. We have to encour- tion and Football Development essential for all of us. It’ll benefit game’s further growth technical- on all small details in such big age them to come to the stadiums (Acting) at QSL; Fahad Thani, Di- Qatar football in general.” ly and tactically as well as players games. I have great confi dence in rather than sitting in front of the rector of Football Development Al-Ansari said, “We’re proud to and technical devices.” the players. I want them to build television. Players need their at QFA; FIFA’s Performance be working with the QSL and The coaches and other at- on that confi dence, enjoy the support at the stands. and Game Analyst Christopher this new system coincides with tendees praised the technology game and make the fans happy.” “We know the importance of Loxston; AFC’s Research and In- football development. Ours is and innovation, and expressed Fernandez added, “I want to this game for our team and also Al novation Director Keitaro Aoki the first league in Asia to use their admiration and interest fi nish off the task on Saturday. Sadd who are trying to regain the and representatives of clubs, this advanced technology and in it. They pointed out that the I cannot wait for the last two league title. Certainly, my team guests, sports personalities and innovation and that’s a great system would contribute signifi- games. I have played a lot of im- doesn’t want them to be crowned media personnel. achievement for professional cantly towards development of portant games and, for me, and it at our stadium. Al Sadd’s vic- The system will be implement- football in Qatar. We’re incor- the game’s technical level. (QSL) is a great honour in my fi rst sea- tory against us in the fi rst leg will son to win the league title with give us the motivation to win this Al Sadd. I love such games and time. Thus, we can take the title it will be a privilege for me and race until the last round. my team to win the title. We had “We have to do everything we started our work at the beginning can to prevent Al Sadd from win- of the season and we deserve to ning. All games between us have win the title. It is important for been strong and unpredictable.” all members of the team. El Arabi said, “In every game, “We, at Al Sadd, deal with this Al Duhail player Yousef El Arabi (left) and coach Rui Faria at a press we need to bring out our best. game very smartly, especially conference yesterday. PICTURE: Anas Khalid Saturday’s is a big game. Players since we are facing a team with of both teams know that you have distinguished players. My mes- Rui Faria is aiming for a win to leaders of QNB Stars League and to score in the fi rst opportunity. I sage to the fans is that this game stay in the title hunt. are putting up outstanding per- like this game. It may be the best is of the highest level, reaching The Portuguese coach said, formances.” in this season’s league. I am very the European level, and we all “Our preparations have been He added: “There’s going to happy with the level presented (players and fans alike) have to just like how we prepare for each be only one result and we are go- by Bounedjah with Al Sadd and take responsibility on Saturday match. We know how important ing to chase victory. We have had his scoring abilities. He is a very QSL CEO Hani Taleb Ballan, Qatar Football Association (QFA) general secretary Mansoor al-Ansari and to win the league.” this encounter is and the strength a good season generally. If the good player. I am happy for him other off icials at the launch of the ‘Live Match Analysis’ system yesterday. PICTURE: Anas Khalid Understandably, Duhail coach of the Al Sadd team. They are the numbers allow you to still chase and I am happy for myself.” SPOTLIGHT LOC completes preparations ahead of CAF Super Cup By Sports Reporter Captain Fahad Bu Hindi. Jassim al-Jassim said prepa- tickets have been allocated for Doha During the media confer- rations have been completed for the fans of two clubs fl ying into ence, all questions regarding the the training sessions of the two Doha, the sponsors and the cor- readiness of the stadium were teams at Thani bin Jassim Sta- porate VIP box purchasers.