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Thriller on the Cards As Sadd Meet Duhail in Qatar Cup Final AATHLETICSTHLETICS | Page 4 CCRICKETRICKET | Page 6 IAAF rule ICC vows change threat stricter to Semenya punishment for career ball-tampering Friday, April 27, 2018 FOOTBALL Sha’baan 11, 1439 AH Ibra turns down GULF TIMES comeback aft er speculation SPORT Page 3 SPOTLIGHT Thriller on the cards as Sadd meet Duhail in Qatar Cup fi nal Duhail will go into the match as favourites, having not lost a match en route to winning the QNB Stars League title Al Sadd players train on the eve of the Qatar Cup final match against Al Duhail at Al Sadd stadium. RIGHT: Al Duhail’s players celebrate during their win over Al Gharafa in the semi-final. PICTURES: Noushad Thekkayil By Sports Reporter League title in a dominating fashion. Haydous and Akram Afi f, and Algerian El Arabi and Bounedjah also played with the latter leading 2-1. teams, which shows the qualities on Doha But Al Sadd will not only be looking aces Baghdad Bounedjah and Algerian prominent roles in their teams’ good Both Ferreira and Belmadi are mas- off er. Al Sadd’s Ferreira said: “We are to retain the Cup, which they won beat- midfi elder Jugurtha Hamroun. performances in the AFC Champions ter tacticians who are result-oriented. facing a strong team not only in Qatar, ing erstwhile El Jaish last year, but will Duhail will be without injured at- League that resulted in them both ad- They are arguably the best coaches perhaps the strongest in Asia as can be n a blockbuster clash, Al Sadd will also seek their second title of the season tacking midfi elder Youssef Msakni, but vancing to the Round of 16. around. Veteran Ferreira is more expe- made out from Al Duhail’s results in the take on Al Duhail in the Qatar Cup having won the season-opening Sheikh they still have enough quality to trouble Al-Haydous, Hamroun and Nam rienced, having been in the profession AFC Champions league. That is why we fi nal today at the Al Sadd stadium. Jassim Cup. the Al Sadd defence. The Red Knights all ended up with 12 goals each in this since 1981. The 71-year-old took over are preparing in the best possible way.” The title match, which will kick off The Wolves, coached by Jesualdo have Qatar internationals Almoez Ali season’s QNB Stars League. Nam had Al Sadd in November, 2015, and has Al Duhail coach Belmadi said Sadd Iat 7pm, is undoubtedly a battle between Ferreira, will also have a point to prove and Karim Boudiaf, South Korean play- scored a hat-trick in Al Duhail’s 6-1 brought them much success. possess world class players but was two of the best teams in Qatar. as they fi nished runners-up to Al Du- maker Nam Tae-Hee and Moroccan victory over Al Gharafa in the Qatar Belmadi is much younger than Fer- ready for the fi nal. “It is defi nitely go- Al Sadd reached the fi nal by edging hail in the recently-concluded QNB striker Youssef El Arabi, who emerged Cup semifi nal last Sunday. reira, but the former has achieved a lot ing to be an exciting match and exciting arch-rivals Al Rayyan 6-2 on penalties Stars League. The fi nal will undoubt- as the QNB Stars League’s top scorer Duhail’s defence will be hard to pen- in Qatar football — at both club and fi nish when the big two teams in Qatar after the regular time ended in a 2-2 edly be a treat for the fans as well, for with 26 goals. El Arabi was the top scor- etrate for Al Sadd. The arrival of Murad country levels. The Algerian is a shrewd clash against each other. We respect all draw. Al Duhail’s path to the title was these are the two best teams in Qa- er last season as well. Naji and Sultan al-Brake has sorted out tactician, who has consistently been teams, not just Al Sadd,” Belmadi said. relatively easier as they prevailed over tar football at the moment. Naturally, The last time these two sides met their issues at back. In Lucas Mendes, producing excellent results. “Al Sadd have world-class players Al Gharafa by a 6-1 margin in the sec- sparks are bound to fl y. Sadd and Du- the fans were in for a treat as El Arabi Duhail have a deep defender who can He was at the helm when erstwhile such as Xavi (Hernandez) and a very ond semi-fi nal. Duhail will go into the hail have star players in all departments scored the winner for Duhail in the pick his teammates with long balls into Lekhwiya, who were relaunched as Al good coach in Jesualdo Ferreira. But match as the fancied team, having not of the game. They are the ones Ferreira 94th minute which all but ended Sadd’s the box. The technical duel between Duhail after the merger with El Jaish, I have no worries. I have no fear. I can lost a match since their loss to Sadd in and Belmadi can rely on. league challenge. Bounedjah, the Ferreira and Belmadi will once again won league titles in 2010-11, 2011-12 talk about tactics only after the game. I the Sheikh Jassim Cup fi nal last Sep- Al Sadd’s star parade consists of second-best scorer last season, came catch the attention. This is the fourth and 2016-17 seasons as well. study my opponents and gives instruc- tember. Since then, Djamel Belmadi’s Spain and Barcelona great Xavi Hern- fourth this time with 16 goals despite encounter where Ferreira and Belmadi On the eve of the fi nal, both the man- tions to my players. And we are just side have gone on to win the QNB Stars andez, Qatar internationals Hassan al- missing many matches due to an injury. are going head-to-head this season, agers expected a diffi cult fi nal for their ready for the matches,” he added. FOCUS Grand reception for the Qatar Cup trophy at Toyota showroom atar Cup Trophy was given a them an opportunity to sponsor this pres- grand reception at the Toyota tigious tournament. Showroom, Al Abdulghani Tower The company as part of its corporate pol- by the representatives of Abdul- icy, has been always supporting major ac- Qlah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. The trophy tour tivities in the country, be it sports, cultural, to the Toyota Showroom was part of the social, educational, etc., with the intention promotion of the Qatar Cup fi nal that will to provide a strong national feel and show be played today between Al Saad and Al their respect to the great nation of Qatar. Duhail at the Al Sadd stadium at 7pm. Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. is a The Trophy was accompanied by Me- leading company in the Qatari Automotive shaal Abdulaziz al-Emadi, Head of Sales Market with customers appreciating the from Qatar Stars League management. RK quality, durability & reliability of Toyota Murugan AAB Acting CEO along with Sen- products. ior Managers, AAB internal Football team It was was established in 1958 as part were present to receive the Cup. of Qatar’s infrastructure development. In Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co. are the 1964, Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. was Offi cial Automotive Partner of Qatar Cup awarded the Toyota Dealership. and the company has been supporting foot- As one of the forerunners of success- ball in the country for the past many years. ful businesses in Qatar, it has established a The management of Abdullah Ab- name for itself with sound business practic- dulghani & Bros. Co. took the opportunity es and ethics – a reputation earned through to thank the Qatar Stars League manage- honesty, integrity and impeccable relation- ment for bringing the esteemed trophy ship with its customers, business partners Acting CEO of Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. Co (second left) and Head of Sales from Qatar Stars League Meshaal Abdulaziz al-Emadi (third from left) pose with to the Toyota Showroom as well as giving and employees. the Qatar Cup Trophy at Toyota Showroom. Gulf Times 2 Friday, April 27, 2018 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Real give Bayern’s treble dreams a harsh reality check Bayern left themselves with everything to do in the second-leg in Madrid on Tuesday after losing their home semi-final AFP To compound Bayern’s problems, Munich, Germany Arjen Robben and Jerome Boateng are doubtful for the return leg after coming off injured in a frantic opening 30 min- homas Mueller admits Bay- utes. While Mueller, Franck Ribery and ern Munich’s treble dreams Robert Lewandowski failed to convert received a rough reality check clear chances, Real snatched their op- at the hands of Real Madrid portunities with ice-cold fi nishing. Tin the Champions League. Bayern left After Joshua Kimmich’s stunning themselves with everything to do in the strike for the hosts, Real drew level on second-leg in Madrid on Tuesday after 44 minutes when Marcelo conjured losing their home semi-fi nal 2-1 at the a goal from nothing. Daniel Carvajal Allianz Arena. whipped in a cross and all eyes in the Bayern have only rarely being tested Bayern defence were on Real’s goal- by their domestic rivals this season. machine Cristiano Ronaldo. “We were too naive, we had several Instead, Marcelo smashed the ball very, very good chances and in the Bun- into Bayern’s net with a wicked left- desliga, we say ‘thank you’,” said Bay- footed shot. Then Rafi nha, in at left- ern’s captain, who squandered several back for Bayern’s injured David Alaba, opportunities himself on Wednesday lost possession and Asensio fi nished night.
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