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FOOTBALL | Page 2 TENNIS | Page 6 Draw was a Defending fair result, says champ Monfi ls Al Sadd head advances in coach Xavi Rotterdam Thursday, February 13, 2020 CRICKET Jumada II 19, 1441 AH Bangladesh U-19 GULF TIMES world champs return to a hero’s welcome SPORT Page 7 SPOTLIGHT Commercial Bank signs on as title sponsor of 7th CHI Al Shaqab By Sports Reporter Arena at Al Shaqab. The three- Abdulla, EGM and Chief Mar- tar. On the occasion of National achievements in the banking and Doha day event will see top-ranking keting Offi cer at Commercial Sport Day, this sponsorship fi nancial industry but also for local and international riders Bank, said, “I’m delighted and demonstrates our support of the their strong support of sport in compete in the Olympic disci- proud to announce that Com- country’s endeavour to promote Qatar, can only enhance the sta- ommercial Bank and plines of showjumping, dressage, mercial Bank will be the title a healthy lifestyle among the tus of Commercial Bank CHI Al Al Shaqab, member of and para dressage. sponsor of Commercial Bank population.” Shaqab Presented by Longines Qatar Foundation, have CHI (Concours Hippique CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Omar al-Mannai, Commercial in the global equestrian commu- entered into a three-year International – International Longines. We’re looking forward Manager, Al Shaqab, and Event nity. Cpartnership that will see the larg- Equestrian Competition) is the to being a part of a truly excep- Director, Commercial Bank “The event underscores Al est private bank in Qatar become offi cial title awarded by the Fed- tional world-class equestrian CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Shaqab’s standing as a centre the title sponsor of the country’s eration Equestre Internationale competition. Longines, was similarly pleased of equestrian excellence, while premier equestrian competition (FEI) to international equestrian “It always attracts the best about the new partnership be- playing a key role in Qatar’s on- – CHI Al Shaqab. The partner- competitions with three or more riders and horses, and provides tween Al Shaqab and Commer- going development in equestrian ship starts with the 7th edition of equestrian disciplines. thrilling performances and en- cial Bank. sports. It also supports Qatar’s the event this year. Commercial Bank CHI Al tertainment. Commercial Bank “Al Shaqab is honoured to wel- National Vision 2030, and re- First held in 2013, CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines is proud to support and be asso- come Commercial Bank on board affi rms the country’s ability to Shaqab is the signature event of is one of only fi ve CHI competi- ciated with an event of such cul- as title sponsor of Commercial host and organise major sports Al Shaqab and has evolved to be- tions worldwide, and the fi rst tural and traditional signifi cance Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented events.” come one of the highlights on the and only equestrian event of its in the State of Qatar, which pro- by Longines, and we look for- Tickets for Commercial Bank global equestrian calendar. kind in the Middle East and Asia motes the country’s rich eques- ward to a very collaborative and CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Commercial Bank CHI Al region. trian heritage. rewarding partnership,” said al- Longines, including exclusive Commercial Bank EGM and Chief Marketing Off icer Hussein Ali Shaqab Presented by Longines, At a press conference held to “More importantly, Commer- Mannai. VIP packages, are now available al-Abdulla (right) and Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by as the world-class event will now announce the new partnership cial Bank appreciates the impor- “Entering into a partnership online at https://www.q-tickets. Longines event director and Al Shaqab Commercial Manager Omar be known, will take place from between Al Shaqab and Com- tance of sports in the social and with Commercial Bank, who com/ or through the Al Shaqab al-Mannai signed the agreement. February 27-29 at the Longines mercial Bank, Hussein Ali al- economic development of Qa- are renowned not only for their website (www.alshaqab.com). FOOTBALL African club giants set for Super Cup title clash in Doha ES Tunis are aiming to win the tournament for the second time, while Zamalek hope to lift the trophy for the fourth time Zamalek players take part in a training session. (Twitter/ZSCOff icial) Tunisian School students in Doha pose with the CAF Super Cup Trophy during the trophy tour. By Sports Reporter one-off match pitting the winner of Zamalek are among the giants over the way Esperance qualifi ed. open at 4pm. The Fan Zone will Doha of the CAF Champions League of African football. The Tuni- Esperance won the AFC Champi- feature food trucks, entertain- and second-tier CAF Confedera- sian side have won the Super Cup ons League after opponents Wy- ment and various football-relat- tion Cup against each other. ES once and the Egyptian outfi t on dad Casablanca abandoned the ed activities. There will be two ans have been advised to Tunis will be playing competitive three occasions. fi nal in protest at the organisers’ Fan Zone locations outside the arrive early for tomor- football in Doha for the fourth Esperance often start as many decision not to use VAR. stadium – one for ES Tunis fans; row’s CAF Super Cup time in the last year. They fi n- as seven non-Tunisians, includ- Play was stopped for more the other for Zamalek support- match between Espe- ished as runners-up in last sea- ing four Algerians, although star than an hour with the Moroccan ers. Each Fan Zone will feature France Sportive de Tunis and son’s CAF Super Cup following a defender Abdelkader Bedrane is side insisting they had not been food and entertainment which Zamalek SC, which will kick-off narrow defeat to Morocco’s Raja reportedly injured and will not told the video referee would not refl ects the culture of the diff er- at 7pm at the Al Gharafa stadium. Casablanca, before winning the play in Doha. Zamalek rely heav- be deployed. The Court of Arbi- ent countries. Fans are also re- Excitement has been building all Tunisian Super Cup thanks to a ily on Egyptians including star tration for Sport named Esper- minded about prohibited items. week for the sell-out match be- 2-1 victory over Club Athletique forward Mostafa Mohamed. ance the winners after a bruising Items which are commonly con- tween the Tunisian and Egyptian Bizertin. In December, ES Tunis Zamalek, meanwhile, are aim- legal battle that did nothing to fi scated include lighters, water giants. fi nished fi fth in the FIFA Club ing to lift the trophy for the fourth enhance the image of scandal- bottles and perfume. This is the second time the World Cup after beating Qatari time after previous victories in tainted African football. The match and associated ac- CAF Super Cup will take place in side Al Sadd SC at the Khalifa In- 1994, 1997 and 2003. The Egyp- tivities will be supported by more Doha following an agreement be- ternational Stadium. tians have been training at the FAN ZONE TO OPEN AT 4PM than 230 volunteers, aged 18-40, tween the Confederation of Afri- ES Tunis are aiming to win the Qatar University stadium under The trophy tour kicked off last from the Supreme Committee for can Football (CAF) and the Qatar CAF Super Cup for the second coach Patrice Carteron, who di- week and has visited a number Delivery & Legacy’s Volunteer Football Association. The match time in their history after previ- vided the players into three groups. of public places, including malls, Programme, which was launched will also take place in the Qatari ously winning the event in 1995. Meanwhile, African football schools and businesses. Support- to train volunteers who may sup- capital in 2021 and 2022. Esperance, known as “Blood and bosses will hope the Super Cup ers are encouraged to arrive early port the organisation of the FIFA Esperance Sportive de Tunis players take part in a training session The Super Cup is an annual Gold” and “the White Knights” clash overshadows the fi asco to enjoy the Fan Zone, which will World Cup Qatar 2022. yesterday. (Twitter/ESTuniscom) Gulf Times 2 Thursday, February 13, 2020 FOOTBALL AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPOTLIGHT Iniesta sorcery sparks Japan’s Draw was a fair Kobe to easy win AFP He was substituted to a stand- Kobe, Japan ing ovation two minutes from time, turning to bow to the pitch as is the Japanese custom, before arcelona legend Andres taking his place on the bench. result, says Sadd Iniesta produced a mag- Iniesta, who captured 32 major ical display on his Asian trophies with Barcelona, is chas- Champions League de- ing a third title with Kobe after Bbut yesterday to inspire Japan’s helping them to their maiden Vissel Kobe to a 5-1 thrashing of Emperor’s Cup triumph in Janu- Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim. ary and a fi rst Japanese Super The 35-year-old, who won Cup last weekend. four European Cups in a glit- Elsewhere, in Group H, Ange head coach Xavi tering career with the Spanish Postecoglou’s Yokohama F Ma- giants, set up the home side’s rinos won 2-1 in an entertain- opening goal after 13 minutes, ing clash with Jeonbuk Hyundai ‘We were close to winning and also, we could have lost the match’ threading a defence-splitting Motors, who fi nished with nine pass for hat-trick hero Keijiro men. Teruhito Nakagawa twice By Sports Reporter Ogawa to lob over goalkeeper went close for Yokohama before Doha Farizal Marlias.