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SPORT Tuesday 14 November 2017 PAGE | 30 PAGE | 32-33 PAGE | 36 Moeen fit to Roger Federer VetVettelt wins Brazilian return ahead dismisses GP as Hamilton of opener Nadal’s claim finishes fourth Al Gharafa Qatar set to host FIFA through to semis; Al referee courses next year Duhail win The Peninsula The Peninsula atar, hosts of the FIFA 2022 FIFA’s choice of Qatar for such l Gharafa made their World Cup, has been a number of sessions clearly way to the semi-finals named to stage four key reflects FIFA’s confidence in Awhile Al Duhail came referee workshops early Qatar and the strong back strongly to defeat Al Q next year, it has emerged. relationship between them, Sailiya 2-1 as round four of Hani Ballan, the Deputy Chair- especially with respect to the QSL Cup came to a thrilling man of the FIFA Referees Committee, development of referees conclusion yesterday evening. said the four courses will be attended worldwide: Hani Ballan At Al Ahli Stadium, Al by dozens of officials from around the Gharafa were searching for a world in late January and for most victory to make it to the semi- part of February. finals of the tournament with Ballan, who is also the Chairman ease. of the Qatar Football Federation’s of the said courses,” Ballan informed. meetings. QFA will ensure that eve- But Abdullah Al Anzi (QFA) Referees Committee, was talk- “The role of the QFA is to provide rything runs smoothly,” Al Juwaini scored for Al Kharaitiyat in ing to media along with Naji Al logistical support,” he said. said. “From our side, QFA have the 10th minute to trouble Al Juwaini, Executive Director of the Ref- Al Juwaini said that it is the first completed all preparations as we Gharafa in the early stage of erees Department. time in the history of FIFA that a sin- look forward to hosting four key the match. The first workshop will be held gle host country has been accorded meetings set to be attended by doz- Al Gharafa’s Chilean mid- from January 30 to February 2 with four workshops within such a short ens of participants,” he said. fielder Luis Jimenez scored attendance of more than 100 span of time. He pointed out that the Qatari the equaliser in the 28th officials. “This is a moment of pride for referees will benefit from the train- minute. Ballan said: “FIFA’s choice of QFA as we continue to develop refe- ing sessions as attending such Both teams failed to score Qatar for such a number of sessions rees in the country and around the meetings give insight to the fast- in the second half. However, clearly reflects FIFA’s confidence in region as well as the Asian continent,” developing world of refereeing,” he despite yesterday’s draw, Al Qatar and the strong relationship Al Juwaini said. said. Gharafa assured of a berth in between them, especially with respect “However, I would like to add Al Juwaini thanked QFA Presi- the semi-finals. to the development of referees that it won’t be the first time that dent HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Meanwhile, at Al Wakrah worldwide.” Qatar will be hosting FIFA referees bin Ahmed Al Thani for his ‘great Stadium, Al Duhail’s Yousef The second workshop will be held refresher courses or workshops. support to the referees committee Al Arabi scored twice in their with 37 referees featuring in it from QFA’s relationship with FIFA on how which was one of the reasons why 2-1 win against Al Sailiya. February 5 to 9. The second session to develop the field of refereeing Qatar is set to host these courses.’ Mirgani Al Zain gave Al will see FIFA announcing the final list started long back. Qatar hosted “I would also like to thank the Sailiya the lead in the 40th of referees and video officials who training courses for the referees of Qatar Sports Club, which will host minute before the scored will take charge of 2018 FIFA World the 2014 FIFA World Cup that was the training of participants in the were levelled by Yousef Al Cup to be held in Russia. held in Brazil,” he said. courses, as well as the ASPETAR and Arabi five minutes later, The third round of courses - Feb- “We are honoured that FIFA has the Aspire Academy,” Al Juwaini making no mistake off a pen- ruary 12 to 16 - will see the attendance entrusted QFA with such important said. alty kick. of female referees (80 in total) who Al Arabi scored the win- will managed matches at the 2019 ner the 90th minute. Women’s World Cup to be held in Football is a global sport and its rules must be France. interpreted and applied with absolute consistency QSL CUP Ballan said the fourth workshop wherever the game is played. FIFA, therefore, has a will be held from February 19 to 22 Yesterday’s Results policy of ongoing training for its referees to ensure that that will bring together more than 100 Al Gharafa drew with lecturers. refereeing standards continue to improve and the Laws “World governing body FIFA will of the Game are applied the same way everywhere: FIFA Al Kharaitiyat 1-1 bear all financial costs in all respects Al Duhail beat Al Sailiya 2-1 Qatar SC drew with Al Khor 0-0 QEF revs up preparations for Qatar Dimitrov marks debut with and Al Rayyan Championships narrow win Doha Championship which will championships will wit- London QNA be held from November 23 ness the participation of Reuters to 25. the best riders in the atar Equestrian Fed- The Qatari team has region, adding that the rigor Dimitrov made a eration (QEF) is been preparing very well Federation has prepared winning start to his Qpreparing to organ- for this tournament in well to make these two Gmaiden ATP Finals ise Qatar and Al Rayyan order to achieve the best championship competi- when he outlasted Austrian International Show Jump- results, especially after its tions a success. Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 7-5 in ing Championships at the long training in the out- Al Darwish noted that a gripping afternoon duel at the QEF outdoor arena in Al door camp in Europe. the popular “Hathab” O2 Arena yesterday. Rayyan, with prizes reach- Qatar successfully equestrian series, organ- The opening match in the ing up to QR1.7m. hosted the final round of ised by the QEF in Pete Sampras Group produced The two competitions the Longines Global cooperation with Al a feast of stylish backhands are classified under Champions Tour, which Shaqab, will continue dur- from both players but it was the four stars cat- concluded two days ago at ing the two international Dimitrov, the first Bulgarian to egory under the Al Shaqab, which hosted tournaments by holding qualify for the tournament in supervision of the final round of the tour- the fourth and fifth rounds. its 48-year-old history, who the Interna- nament over three days Hathab is an initiative overcome some late jitters to tional with the participation of of President of the Qatar prevail. Federation for the world’s best riders. Olympic Committee HE Dimitrov served for the Equestrian Qatar’s Bassem Hassan Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad match at 5-4 in the decider but Sports, and is Mohammed won the first Al Thani. It is aimed at was broken to love before two among the rounds place in the competition, improving the standard of consecutive double faults by of the Arab League becoming the first Arab, horse riding among Qatari Thiem gave him another qualifying for the next Gulf and Asian rider to win youths while encouraging chance to close it out. World Cup. the biggest prize in the the involvement of private Again Dimitrov wobbled, The Qatar Interna- championship’s history. stables and individual squandering two match points tional Championship QEF Secretary-Gen- horse owners to grow at 40-15 with a double-fault will be held on from eral Badr Mohammed Al awareness of horseman- and a forehand error, but he November 16 to 18, fol- Darwish said that the ship as part of Qatars finally bagged the win when lowed by the Al Rayyan two international history and tradition. Thiem looped a backhand long. 30 SPORT TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2017 England’s Moeen Ali celebrates a wicket England call-up Moeen fit to return in this file photo. Garton extends ahead of opener Sussex stay London AFP Townsville tough, but ngland call-up AFP I’ve always George Garton backed my E(pictured)has ngland’s Moeen Ali says ability.” signed a new two- he has overcome his side I feel like I am England head year contract strain and is ready to play ready to play and into their third tour match on the extension with Sussex his first Australian tour I can’t wait to back of a comprehensive 192-run that will keep him at Ematch in Townsville this win over a CA XI in a day-night the south coast county week. spend time in the encounter at Adelaide Oval, the until the end of the The Worcestershire all- field. We have got venue for the second Test which 2020 season, it was rounder missed England’s opening gets underway on December 2. announced two games in Perth and Adelaide four days of Moeen, usually England’s yesterday. but is available for the final Ashes cricket ahead, number eight in Test cricket, is Left-arm pace- warm-up game against a Cricket likely to move up the order in the man Garton is one of the rising stars of the English Australia XI starting tomorrow.