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AL Sadd have an uphill task against Saudi Arabia cham- pions Al Nassr in the second leg of the 2019 AFC Champi- ons League quarter-finals on Monday. Al Nassr are eyeing a first semi-final appearance in Asia’s prestigious club football tournament having Al Sadd players won the first leg at home 2-1. had a strenous Al Sadd on the other hand training session were champions in 2011. at the Jassim Bin After failing to make it past Hamad Stadium the play-offs for two consecu- on Sunday. tive years, Al Sadd put on a solid performance in the 2018 AFC Champions League, going as far as the semi-finals before losing to eventual runners- up Persepolis. And captain- Concerning Al Nassr, Tae-hee now returning from a turned-coach Xavi will aim to however, is the fact that Al long injury layoff, Afif will have better last season’s result. Sadd have won each of their someone to share the playmak- “A large number of Al Sadd I have spoken to the players four home fixtures in the ing burden, perhaps allowing were involved with their na- about the importance of competition so far, defeating him more room to flourish. tional teams recently, but eve- winning and I am confident Persepolis, Pakhtakor and Al “There is pressure on eve- ryone has trained properly and of them. They are eager to Ahli in the group stage, be- ryone, not only on the team. we are ready for this match. play this match, and we fore brushing aside domestic We know Al Nassr have very “My goal is to win the AFC hope to succeed and qualify rivals Al 3-1 in the strong players like Abdul Champions League,” Xavi said. Round of 16. Razak Hamdallah and Ju- “I came to to win the for the semi-finals. Having retired over the liano, but we have players championships with Al Sadd – Al Sadd coach summer, Xavi still leads Al capable of of delivering the as a player and coach. I have Sadd’s scoring charts in the required performance. spoken to the players about Xavi Hernandez 2019 AFC Champions League We will press hard and we the importance of winning with three goals, but Qa- will work on possession and and I am confident of them. phy, back in 2011. Meanwhile, tar international Akram Afif to regain the second ball. We They are eager to play this the quarter-finals are un- matched his current boss’ tally will try to close all the spaces match, and we hope to suc- mapped territory for Al Nassr. with a Round-of-16 first leg and impose our character and ceed and qualify for the semi- If Al Sadd have history to goal against Al Duhail. Afif is achieve victory,” Xavi told re- finals,” Xavi added. count on, Al Nassr will be en- also the only Al Sadd player porters on Sunday. Al Sadd can take confi- couraged by their recent results. with more chances created On the participation of dence from their vastly supe- A fortnight ago in Riyadh, (21) than Xavi’s 14. Akram Afif, he said, “Akram rior history in the competition, Rui Vitoria’s men had over- Former player and now Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez and Al Sadd skipper Hassan al Haydos address the Typically operating on the Afif is ready for the game and compared to their visitors. turned an Ali Asad goal for Al media on Sunday, ahead of the AFC Champions League quater-final second leg against Al Nassr. left side of an attacking trio, will participate. Him not play- The Qataris have reached Sadd to walk away with a valu- creating havoc in opposition ing for the national team is the knock-out stages on five able victory, thanks to goals half-time break. games in the 2019 AFC Champi- home by UAE’s Al Wahda, but defences with his direct run- another thing – he is a profes- occasions and remain the last from Abdulrahman al Dossari The Riyadh-based team has ons League. In the Round of 16, were then able to come away ning inwards from the flank. sional player and has been ex- West Asian side to lift the tro- and Giuliano either side of the only lost one of their four away they were held to a 1-1 draw at with a 3-2 win from Abu Dhabi. With Korean midfielder Nam cellent with us.” Qatar Arc Trials huge success at ParisLongchamp

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THE Qatar Arc Trials day took place at ParisLongchamp on Sunday with the hopefuls for the biggest races on the week- end of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe lining up three weeks before the main event for their final preparation. Her Excellency Nadia Ahmed al Sheebi, Chargée D’affaires of the Embassy of Qatar in Paris, presented the trophies to the winners of the two main races of the day, namely, the – Prix Dragon (Gr 1 PA) and the G1 Qatar Prix Vermeille. One month on from his success in the Doha Cup (Gr1 PA), at Deauville, Akoya was victorious in the Qatar Cup – Prix Dragon (Gr1 PA). HE Nadia Ahmed al Sheebi, Chargée D’affaires of the Embassy of Qatar in Paris, presented the trophies to Akoya, ridden by Theo Bachelot, on way to winning the Qatar Cup - Prix Dragon (Gr1 PA) at the ParisLong- Trained by Karin Van the winners of the two main races, the Qatar Cup - Prix Dragon (Gr 1 PA), and G1 Qatar Prix Vermeille. champ Racecourse in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, France. on Sunday. Den Bos, the 5-year-old horse went from pillar to post, never for 4-year-olds and up over the champ in three weeks’ time, in thony Oppenheimer. class to be a real threat over was coming here off a Listed rd. He jumped well and was threatened by second-place 2,400m of ParisLongchamp, which he finished a very hon- Star Catcher won the this distance with an excep- win in Deauville in August, is settled mid-division by jockey finisher Al Shamoos. was won for the second year orable fourth in 2018. Irish Oaks (Gr1) last time out tional turn of foot to win by a owned and bred by Bearstone Christophe Soumillon. Once Akoya was running for the running by Waldgeist, in the The Group 1 Qatar Prix in July. length and a quarter in front Stud and trained by Kevin in the straight, he eased up to first time at ParisLongchamp colours of Gestüt Ammerland Vermeille, for 3-year-old and The Qatar Prix Niel (Gr2), of Mutamakina, the only filly Ryan. She won by a short head join the leaders and was very three weeks prior to his main who own him in partnership older fillies only, also takes the final 2,400m trial for the in the race. in front of Shades of Blue, who impressive to win with plenty objective, the Qatar Arabian with Newsells Park Stud. place over the same course Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Tri- Racing in the colours of is also trained in England, by in hand by a length and a half World Cup, in which he will be This son of the great Gali- and distance as the Qatar Prix omphe of the day, was highly Peter Brant’s White Birch Clive Cox. from Grainges in second. facing a much tougher field. leo, who is trained by André de l’Arc de Triomphe. anticipated as the 3-year-old Farm, the colt confirmed that Final Group race of the Stephane Wattel, the train- Akoya was ridden by Theo Fabre, won by 2 lengths in An objective in its own Sottsass was making his first he is the leader of his genera- day, the Qatar Prix du Pin er commented, “It’s great to Bachelot, who commented: front of Way To Paris, with right, this highly competitive racecourse appearance since tion in France. (Gr3) was won by the starting see him back winning at this “The horse pleased even more Japanese raider Kiseki, a race was won by Star Catcher. winning the QIPCO Prix du A 5-furlong sprint down favourite, City Light. level. We brought him back to today than at Deauville. He is somewhat disappointing She was ridden by Frankie Jockey Club in June. the straight at ParisLong- This consistent 5-year-old 7 furlongs so that he wouldn’t stronger, and with the main third. Waldgeist will be run- Dettori, who was also taking Despite being blocked in champ, the Qatar Prix du Petit horse was winning his second have too hard a race. We will race of the Autumn approach- ning next for the second time his 16th Group 1 win of the on the rail until a furlong out Couvert (Gr3), was won by the Group race, having placed see the result in three weeks ing, it’s a perfect prep.” in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de year and is trained by John from the winning post, Sott- British-trained Glass Slippers. multiple times at Group level when he runs in the Qatar Prix The Qatar Prix Foy (Gr2), Triomphe back at ParisLong- Gosden for the colours of An- sass showed that he has the This 3-year-old filly, who for owner Jean-Louis Boucha- de la Foret (Gr1).” Sports Monday, September 16, 2019 13 hold Al Duhail 1-1

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK hanad Ali was stretchered off DOHA holding his leg – a sight that will no doubt frustrate Rui Faria A stunning Franck Kom strike who is already without Youssef 15 minutes from time ensured Msakni. However the Amir Cup Al Rayyan escaped with a point champions broke the deadlock against Al Duhail in the QNB just past the hour mark. Stars League at the Al Janoub Ahmed Yasser rose highest Stadium on Sunday. to head home from Afif’s free- Ahmed Yasser had put the kick for his first goal of the new Red Knights ahead just past campaign. Officials exchange souvenir during the launch of the Qatargas U-23 the hour mark but Al Duhail The goal spurred The Red League at the Tower on Sunday. failed to capitalise on their Knights into life and minutes dominance – as Rui Faria’s later forced a save men fail to take advantage of Al from Baker after superb play Third season of Qatargas Sadd AFC commitment. from substitiute Ismail Mo- Al Duhail welcomed back hammad and . defensive stalwart Mehdi Bena- Not long after, Al Rayyan U-23 League kicks off tia who returned to action after equalised when Cameroonian being sidelined for just over a Kom’s sublime strike with the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK one of the fruitful results of this month with a knee injury. outside of his right foot flew DOHA unique partnership and em- They dominated Al Rayyan into the top right corner of phasises the depth of the rela- but failed to trouble Fahad Al Duhail’s Mohanad Ali and Al Rayyan’s Gabriel Mercado contest for the ball during their QNB Stars ’s goal. THE Qatar Football Asso- tionship between the QFA and Baker in goal for the Lions. League match at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah on Sunday The draw is Al Rayyan ciation (QFA) announced the Qatargas. A long ball from Luiz Mar- third straight this season which launch of the third Qatargas “Qatargas is the world’s pre- tin found who freekick just wide off the mark half where they left off but it the Algerian should have done leaves them in eighth place U-23 League season 2019-20, mier liquefied natural gas com- cushioned the ball for Ali Afif, minutes before halftime as the was Al Rayyan who had the best better with his final ball which while Al Duhail are sixth. at a joint press conference held pany and is one of the key spon- but the winger’s tame effort hosts enjoyed a 65 percent chance in the opening minutes. flew harmlessly across goal. Scoreline: Al Duhail 1 (Ahmed by the QFA and Qatargas at Al sors of QFA, having them on was easily gathered by Baker. ball possession. Yaccine Brahimi exchanged Al Duhail suffered more Yasser Mohammedi 66’) vs Al Bidda Tower. board is an important achieve- Bassam al Rawi sent a Al Duhail began the second quick passes with Tabata, but injury woes as new signing Mo- Rayyan 1 (Franck Kom 76’). The third edition of the ment which we aim it continues league showcases the long- for many years ahead as it’s part standing and fruitful partner- of the QFA’s 2021 vision.” ship between Qatargas and the “This league continues to QFA which has been in place offer great opportunities to Rubio shines as Spain recapture for many years and witnessed local players aged below 23 the delivery of numerous suc- to play football in competitive cessful events and projects. atmosphere which benefits FIBA Basketball World Cup title The press conference was them and results in their par- attended by Khalid Mubarak al ticipation with the first divi- FIBA Kuwari, Director of Marketing sion clubs’ matches and sub- BEIJING (CHINA) and Communications at QFA, sequently, the Qatar national Ali Ibrahim al Sulaiti, Public teams. I wish all teams the best SPAIN completed their unde- Relations Manager at Qatargas, of luck and hope we witness feated run at the FIBA Basket- and representatives from QFA great technical performances ball World Cup 2019 in China and participating teams. on the field,” Kuwari added. with a 95-75 victory against It was announced at the Ali alSulaiti, PR Manager at Watford’s Roberto Pereyra celebrates scoring their second goal Argentina in the Final to cap- press conference that the par- Qatargas said: “Qatargas is de- against Arsenal on Sunday. (REUTERS) ture the Naismith Trophy at the ticipating teams in this year’s lighted to be part of this excit- Wukesong Sport Arena in Bei- edition include 12 clubs: Al ing league that brings together jing on Sunday. Ahli SC, Al Sadd SC, Al Duhail some of the most aspiring Ricky Rubio paced the SC, Al Rayyan SC, Al Arabi young footballers in Qatar. We Watford fight back for winners with 20 points while SC, SC, Qatar SC, are hopeful that Qatargas’ sup- Marc Gasol added 14 points, 7 SC, Al Khor SC, Al port for the league will go a long rebounds and 7 assists to lead Spain’s Rudy Fernandez lifts the trophy to celebrate winning the FIBA Sailiya SC, Al Wakrah SC, and way in taking Qatar’s football to 2-2 draw with Arsenal; the Spaniards to their second World Cup. Spain beat Argentina 95-75 as the Europeans celebrate Al Shahania SC. new heights, especially as the World Cup title, repeating their second title after 13 years. (REUTERS) Al Kass, the host broad- country is getting ready to host as champions after a 13-year caster, will broadcast the the World Cup in 2022. Bournemouth win break. Their first triumph also For Argentina, their sec- guard headlined the All-Star matches, and produce a spe- “I thank the Qatar Foot- came on Asian soil in Japan. ond-place finish in China is Five, which also included his cial program focused on cover- ball Association for providing DPA Pereyra’s penalty after he was It was also the second their best performance since teammate Marc Gasol, Argen- ing all aspects and highlights us this opportunity to be part fouled by David Luiz. World Cup title for Gasol and 2002, when they also ended up tina big man Luis Scola, France of the league and featuring in- Qatar’s efforts to be one of the The Hornets then had a fi- Rudy Fernandez, who both second. They won the inaugu- swingman Evan Fournier and terviews with players, coaches world’s leading sports destina- WATFORD fought back from nal chance for a late winner were part of the title-winning ral edition of the competition shooting guard Bogdan and other club officials. tions. We are optimistic that two goals down to draw 2-2 but Abdoulaye Doucoure shot team at the FIBA Basketball in 1950. Bogdanovic. Speaking at the press con- our cooperation with the QFA with Arsenal in the Premier straight at Leno after being left World Cup 2006. There was double joy for In an exciting Third-Place ference, Khalid alKuwari, will ultimately benefit football League on Sunday. alone in the area. Their second Asian tri- Ricky Rubio, who crowned an Game, France came from be- Director of Marketing and and the growing talents in this Pierre-Emerick Aubamey- “They pushed us,” Arsenal umph makes Spain one of a few incredible tournament with an- hind in the second half to defeat Communications at the QFA important game.” ang’s first-half brace looked to manager Unai Emery told the countries to have won multiple other fine all-around display in 67-59 for their second commented: “The Qatar Foot- The third edition will kick have put Arsenal in total control BBC. “We were up in the first World Cups, alongside Brazil, the Final to claim the TISSOT consecutive top three finish at ball Association and Qatargas off on September 16, and will at Vicarage Road. half and we knew that we need- F.R. Yugoslavia, Soviet Union, Most Valuable Player award. the World Cup, having also fin- have a long-standing partner- see three encounters in the But a defensive error gifted ed to score the third. They had United States and Yugoslavia. The 28-year-old point ished third in 2014. ship. Qatargas U-23 League is first week. Watford a lifeline through Tom the capacity to come back with Cleverly and Roberto Pereyra’s the supporters and that’s what late penalty earned them a happened.” Vuelta e Espana share of the points. Earlier, Callum Wilson “Coming in at half-tie I scored twice as Bournemouth PSG Academy launch new season in Doha Roglic makes cycling history for would have snatched your hand beat Everton to climb into the off for 2-2, but with five minutes top half of the table. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK event and to offer his valuable the upcoming World Cup. PRIMOZ Roglic avoided any final day mis- to go there was only one team Wilson headed Bourne- DOHA advice to the young football- The Academy will be pre- hap on the Vuelta a Espana’s ceremonial that was going to win it,” Clev- mouth into the lead at Vital- ers. sent this season on two major ride into Madrid on Sunday to become the erly told Sky Sports. ity Stadium only for Dominic PARIS Saint-Germain Acad- The PSG Academy con- sites, Qatar Foundation and first Slovenian to win one of cycling’s three “We can definitely build on Calvert-Lewin to equalize emy Qatar launched its 2019- tinues its expansion with the but also within the Grand Tours. The former ski jump champion this and go forward.” with a header of his own be- 2020 season at the Qatar opening on September 29 of Lycée Voltaire with the imple- had assured victory on Saturday, only hav- Despite the comeback, Wat- fore half-time. Foundation recently. a second site in the heart of mentation of an After-School ing to complete the 21st stage for the big- ford remain winless and bottom The Cherries then clinched More than 300 players Doha (Al-Wahda - Onaiza) programme. gest success of his career. Veteran Span- of the table while Arsenal stay their first home win with two and their families participated one of the newest training Also, a handball pro- iard Alejandro Valverde was second overall with Roglic’s compatriot seventh. Arsenal opened the goals in a five-minute span of in the launch. Didier Domi, center developed by the Su- gramme was launched by Tadej Pogacar in third. The three-week race concluded in a sprint on scoring in the 21st minute when the second half as Ryan Fraser’s former player of the club was preme Committee for Delivery the club at the beginning the streets of the Spanish capital won by Fabio Jakobsen. (AFP) Aubameyang took a pass from free-kick deflected in off Fabian also on hand to attend this and Legacy, in the context of of September. Saed Kolasnic, turned and fired Delph and Wilson lobbed Jor- a shot inside the near post. dan Pickford. The Gabon international The win lifts Bournemouth then tapped in 11 minutes later to eighth from 16th, while Ever- to make it 2-0. ton drop three spots to 11th. Watford were allowed back “It is huge psychologically Al Shaqab riders, horses excel in France, into the game in the 53th min- because our home form is so ute by a calamitous error as important,” Bournemouth Arsenal tried to play a goal kick manager Eddie Howe said. gallop towards Endurance World Cup 2020 out and Sokratis Papastatho- “We knew it was a huge mo- poulos’ pass was deflected to ment in our season and hope- Cleverly, who drilled a shot past fully we can use it as a launch- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Bernd Leno. pad for better things.” DOHA Watford then turned up the West Ham look to crack the pressure and were rewarded in top three when they travel to THREE riders and horses the 81st minute with Roberto Aston Villa on Monday night. from the Endurance Depart- ment of Al Shaqab, member of Qatar Foundation, delivered a sterling performance at the prestigious Endurance Eques- Spaniard scorches track in Italy tre Monpazier event held re- Marquez wins San Marino MotoGP cently in France. As a result, the success- SPANIARD Marc Marquez snatched ful horses have qualified to victory on the final lap at the San participate in the higher cat- Marino Grand Prix on Sunday to egories of Federation Equestre close in on a sixth world title. The Internationale (FEI) races that Honda rider, starting on the second would eventually qualify them row, took a third MotoGP win in for next year’s Endurance Misano ahead of France’s Fabio World Cup. Three riders and horses from the Endurance Department of Al Shaqab have qualified to participate in the higher categories of Federation Quartararo, on a Yamaha-SRT, Al Shaqab’s Sultan Salim Equestre Internationale (FEI) races that would eventually qualify them for next year’s Endurance World Cup. Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez cel- who had the lead for most of the al Shamousi, astride RV Sul- ebrates with the trophy. (REUTERS) race. “At the end I just decided to tan, and Khalid Sanad al Nu- have come at the peak of the Italy, scheduled to take place tional titles such as the 2019 breathtaking landscapes. The go for it,” said Marquez, who had aimi, riding IFO LR Polino, international endurance horse on September 20. National Day Cup, 2020 Qa- competition truly puts human been pipped at the line at the last two races in Silverstone and the competed successfully in the racing season. Leading horses At the national level, Qa- tar International Cup and the and equine stamina and deter- Dutch GP. Five-time world champ Marquez won the 77th Grand Prix of CEI2* 125km while Marine and riders of Al Shaqab’s en- tar’s exciting endurance horse prestigious 2020 Emir Sword mination to the test. his career in all categories to overtake British legend Mike ‘the bike’ Faucon, on CA’Saddam Al durance team are presently in racing season will begin in Cup, among others. The demands of endur- Hailwood. The 26-year-old has won 51 MotoGP races, 16 Moto2 and Shaqab, completed the CEI1* France undergoing intensive October. Following the in- As the name suggests, en- ance races are intense and tac- ten Moto3. Marquez now has a 93-point lead on Italian Ducati rider 80km race. training to compete in FEI’s ternational racing season, Al durance riding involves the tical, but the welfare of the rid- Andrea Dovizioso with six races left this season. Dovizioso finished The results of these mara- 2019 World Championship Shaqab’s Endurance team horse and rider competing over ers and the horses are always sixth on Sunday on front of his home crowd. (AFP) thon horses and their riders for 7-year-old horses in Pisa, will be focusing on major na- long distances, often across paramount and at all times. 14 Monday, September 16, 2019 Sports Sports minister highlights the importance of Integrity Summit Qatar continues its role to promote fair play in sports; 2-day Qatar’s Adel Abdulla and his MMP teammates celebrate their place meet begins in in the category on the podium at the end of the 24H Tout Terrain de Doha today France in Fontaine-Fourches, France, on Sunday. QNA DOHA around the world, is proud to corruption in each country mote Integrity in sport. be a partner of the event. He through a set of legislation The agenda of the summit Abdulla, MMP MINISTER of Culture and HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali, expressed his belief that good that ensure the application of includes a number of impor- Sports His Excellency Salah Minister of Culture and Sports governance and integrity in best governance rules. tant topics in the presence of bin Ghanem al Ali highlighted sport at the highest levels are Hanzab expressed his experts and specialists in sport team finish that the Inter-Regional Sports national efforts to rid global necessary to enable sports in thanks to the Ministry of Cul- integrity from the Middle East, Integrity Summit in Doha is a sports of corruption and fraud. the region and the world to ture and Sports for taking ini- Asia and Africa. A total of 60 continuation of Qatar’s active The two-day meet is slat- achieve one of its goals as a tiative in all sports issues that experts from around the world creditable 3rd role in promoting the noble ed to be held on Monday and platform to bring the people of are important to the world. He are expected to attend the meet. values of sport in society. Tuesday. the world together. also thanked the minister for The summit also aims to While welcoming the Ali drew attention to the Sport Integrity Global Al- supporting the summit which highlight the seriousness of the strategy beforehand with guests and participants from massive joint efforts made by liance (SIGA) Vice-Chairman is being held in the region for corruption in sport in the re- Overall, they the team, you could really feel all over the world for the Inter- the Ministry of Culture and and ICSS President Moham- the first time. gion and develop solutions the teamwork in this race, es- regional Sports Integrity Sum- Sports, the international com- med Hanzab highlighted the The ICSS chief laid em- by encouraging countries to manage 12th pecially with everyone pushing mit, organised by the Interna- munity and its various organi- importance of the summit, phasis on the importance of adopt SIGA’s international with brave for a good result. tional Centre for Sport Security sations in a bid to promote the saying it is the first of its kind cooperation between countries standard legislation. Another “The problem was we had (ICSS) and Qatar Airways in principles of transparency and in the region. He added that to combat the organised and important topic to be dis- comeback in 24h a small issue in the qualifying cooperation with the Sport In- integrity in all sports domains it will not only shed light on inter-continental crimes relat- cussed is the need of collec- (Saturday morning) because tegrity Global Alliance (SIGA), locally, regionally and globally. the dangers of corruption in ed to sports corruption. He ex- tive action in countries of the race in France the car developed a misfire. the minister expressed hope Qatar Airways Group CEO sports in the Middle East, Asia pressed pride in this regard that region to enact legislation on We lost our good position for that the summit will achieve Akbar al Baker said that Qatar and Africa, but also develop the ICSS is a founding member integrity in sports as crimes TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the start. Then, after the first its goals, become a milestone Airways, a major sponsor of professional solutions that of the SIGA, which is leading in this field have now become DOHA five laps, our first driver nearly event and culminate in inter- many sports clubs and events boost the fight against sports the international efforts to pro- transcontinental in nature. made a big accident on the front QATAR’S Adel Abdulla, of the car and we were towed French off-road racer Mat- back to the paddock at the cir- thieu Serradori and team- cuit. The team started to repair mates Benjamin and Cédric the car and we slipped back to Wade’s ton goes in vain as Bujon overcame an awful start position 72 from 75 or 76 cars. to climb back from the foot of “Then, we all tried to push the massive field to finish a su- and push and we gained some perb 12th overall and third in positions after we fixed the England tie Ashes series 2-2 their category at the 27th edi- car. We reached 63 and then tion of the 24H Tout Terrain 50 something and then I went RETUERS de France, presented by Sof- in after midnight and we were LONDON rat, at the Circuit de Fontaine- 46th. I drove for 2hrs 15min Fourches on Sunday. and we moved up to 34th. We MATTHEW Wade’s defiant After a disappointing were pushing all the time.” century proved in vain as Eng- qualifying session and losing Later in the morning, Adel land bowled Australia out for many laps following an early returned to the driving seat. 263 to win the fifth and final accident, the MMP (Micouleu “It was my turn again and I Test at by 135 runs Mécanique Précision) Rallye pushed to take us to position on Sunday and ensure the first Raid Team-built Buggy man- 14 and our last driver moved us drawn Ashes series since 1972. aged to complete 180 laps up even further to 12th overall Wade had looked set to take of the demanding northern and third in the category. the match into the final day but French circuit and finished 34 “Our two cars finished sec- he was dismissed for 117 and tours behind the overall win- ond and third in the category, ICC Cricket WC Challenge England grabbed the last two ning Can-Am Maverick of the It was a fantastic result. It was wickets in quick succession to French trio of Sébastien Guy- the first time for me to have League A starts today level the series at 2-2. ette, Pascal Mercier and Max- this kind of experience. “ England had appeared to Australia’s captain Tim Paine (centre) holds as the ime Fourmaux. “I thank my sponsor QATAR captain Iqbal Hussain on Monday, Qatar will clash with be on course for a comfortable players celebrate victory after the presentation ceremony at the Oval Adel said: “It was a very Ooredoo, all the people who Chaudhry with captains of other Singapore in their first match triumph when they dismissed in London on Sunday. England won the 5th Test by 135 runs and drew enjoyable and one of the most support me and MMP for the teams during the presentation on Tuesday. Steve Smith for 23 just after the series but Australia keep the Ashes trophy. (AFP) difficult races that I did in my really good and enjoyable ex- ahead of the ICC Cricket World Other two teams in the fray lunch but Wade dug in to post life. It was not easy. To make perience.” Cup Challenge League A are Canada and Vanuatu. The his fourth Test century and SCOREBOARD in Malaysia. League B consists of Bermuda, Australia, who have retained While hosts Malaysia take on Hong Kong, Italy, Jersey, Kenya the Ashes, fell short in their ENGLAND (1ST INNINGS): 294 D. Warner c Burns b Broad 11 Denmark in the opening match and Uganda. (TNN) bid for a first Test series win in AUSTRALIA (1ST INNINGS): 225 M. Labuschagne st Bairstow b Leach 14 ENGLAND (2ND INNINGS, OVERNIGHT 313-8): S. Smith c Stokes b Broad 23 Nabi, Mujeeb shine for Afghanistan England since 2001. R. Burns c Paine b Lyon 20 M. Wade st Bairstow b Root 117 Australia, chasing a stiff J. Denly c Smith b Siddle 94 M. Marsh c Buttler b Root 24 AFP international win. target of 399, lost the wickets J. Root c Smith b Lyon 21 T. Paine lbw b Leach 21 DHAKA Mujeeb took three wickets Qatar too strong for Lanka in Asian volleyball of Marcus Harris, David Warn- B. Stokes b Lyon 67 P. Cummins c Bairstow b Broad 9 in his opening spell to reduce J. Bairstow c Smith b Marsh 14 P. Siddle not out 13 er and Marnus Labuschagne in J. Buttler c Labuschagne b Siddle 47 N. Lyon c Root b Leach 1 MOHAMMAD Nabi and Mu- the home side to 32 for four be- DOHA: Qatar crushed Sri Lanka in straight sets to taste a win in the morning after England had S. Curran c Paine b Cummins 17 J. Hazlewood c Root b Leach 0 jeeb Ur Rahman starred re- fore Mahmudullah and Sabbir the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship in Tehran, Iran on Sunday. added 16 runs to their over- C. Woakes c Smith b Marsh 6 Extras (nb2, b2, lb12, pen 5) 21 spectively with bat and ball as Rahman put a little resistance Al Annabi, in a Pool A match, pulled off a 25–21, 25–14, 25–15 night score of 313 for eight. J. Archer c Paine b Cummins 3 Total (all out, 77 overs) 263 Afghanistan thrashed Bangla- with 58 runs for the fifth wicket. J. Leach c Hazlewood b Lyon 9 Fall of wickets: 1-18 (Harris), 2-29 (Warner), 3-56 victory. The first win placed Qatar in Pool G along with Kazakhstan, Smith left the field to a S. Broad not out 12 (Labuschagne), 4-85 (Smith), 5-148 (Marsh), 6-200 desh by 25 runs in their sec- Gulbadin Naib broke the Oman and Sri Lanka. Pool H has Thailand, Indonesia, Kuwait and standing ovation from the crowd Extras (nb1, b7, lb11) 19 (Paine), 7-244 (Cummins), 8-260 (Wade), 9-263 ond match of the tri-nation partnership by removing Mah- Hong Kong. The Pool G and H team will play in the 9 to 16 classifi- in recognition of an extraordi- Total (all out, 95.3 overs) 329 (Lyon), 10-263 (Hazlewood) Twenty20 international tour- mudullah, who made 44 off 39 cation round. In another Pool A match, former champions Australia nary run of form which brought Fall of wickets: 1-54 (Burns), 2-87 (Root), 3-214 Bowling: Broad 15-1-62-4, Archer 16-2-66-0 (1nb), nament in Dhaka on Sunday. balls for Bangladesh. (Stokes), 4-222 (Denly), 5-249 (Bairstow), 6-279 Curran 8-3-22-0, Leach 22-8-49-4, Woakes 7-1-19-0 caused a major upset as they came back from one set down to him 774 runs in the series in- (Curran), 7-305 (Woakes), 8-305 (Buttler), 9-317 (1nb), Root 9-1-26-2. Nabi hit an unbeaten 84 Naib claimed 2-27 while beat two-time winners and hosts Iran 22-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25- cluding a double century and (Archer), 10-329 (Leach) off 54 balls under pressure to skipper Rashid Khan and left- 21. However, both advanced to Pool E, which has Pool C toppers two hundreds. The 30-year-old Bowling: Cummins 21-5-67-2, Hazlewood 19-5-57-0 Toss: Australia. guide Afghanistan to 164-6 arm pacer Fareed Malik also China and India. Japan, Chinese Taipei, South Korea and Pakistan (1nb), Lyon 24.3-5-69-4, Siddle 13-4-52-2, Marsh Match result: England won by 135 runs missed the third Test because he 11-1-40-2, Labuschagne 7-1-26-0. Series result: England 2 Australia 2 before Mujeeb claimed a ca- took two wickets each. moved to Pool F from Pools B and D. The Pools E and F teams, who was suffering from concussion Man of the Match: Jofra Archer reer best 4-15 to help his side SCORES: Afghanistan 164 for 6 (Nabi 84*, have qualified for the Asian qualifying tournament for 2020 Tokyo after being struck on the neck AUSTRALIA (2ND INNINGS): Man of the Series (England): dismiss Bangladesh for 139 in Afghan 40, Saifuddin 4-33) beat Bangladesh Olympics, will next play to decide their places in the groups before by a Jofra Archer bouncer in the M. Harris b Broad 9 Man of the Series (Australia): Steve Smith. 19.5 overs for their world re- 139 (Mahmudullah 44, Sabbir 24, Mujeeb getting to know who they will face during the knock-out round. second match at Lord’s. cord 12 successive Twenty20 4-15) by 25 runs. Volunteers’ Tent for Doha Athletics Worlds 2019 inaugurated IAAF V-P Dahlan al Hamad opens the facility for over 5,000 volunteers

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK September 27 to October 6. DOHA IAAF Vice-President and Asian Athletics Associations THE Volunteers’ Entertain- chief Dahlan al Hamad, also ment Tent, which will help Director General of the cham- IAAF V-P Dahlan al Hamad thousands of volunteers relax pionships, inaugurated the fa- addresses volunteers on Saturday. and keep themselves active cility, which will be equipped during the upcoming IAAF with facilities for volunteers to He also added that the sponsibility during training World Athletics Champion- play basketball, football, beach championships will be a programmes. They also dis- ships, was opened at the As- volleyball, badminton and vid- unique experience for the played team spirit and cooper- pire Zone in Doha on Satur- eo games. There will also be a young volunteers, highlighting ation, which are necessary for day. gym so that volunteers can use the unity and cohesion that are any big event to succeed. About 5,000 volunteers, it for fitness and relaxation. existing in various communi- Ali Dari, a volunteer for representing 100 countries, Hamad, after cutting the ties living in Qatar. Officials and volunteers at the opening ceremony of the Volunteers’ Entertainment Tent in Doha on Saturday. the world championship, said will offer their services to ceremonial ribbon, said that Hamad also thanked His he is very happy and proud to make the World Chammpion- the city is ready to deliver Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin over the world to come and en- her delight at the launch of the days at the iconic Khalifa In- be involved in the 2019 IAAF ships, to be held in the Middle a memorable edition of the Hamad al Thani, President of joy the different competitions volunteers’ tent for the Doha ternational Stadium. world championships. He also East for the first time, a huge competition and 5,000 volun- the Qatar Olympic Commit- throughout the event. worlds. She said that this great Rumaihi praised the vol- added that, like other thou- success. The championships teers would contribute to help tee, for his great support to Deputy Director of the In- sporting event would attract unteers saying they showed re- sands of volunteers, he is hon- are scheduled at the Khalifa make the major sporting event the championships. He also stitutional Support Committee attention of the entire as Qatar markable excellence, patience oured and can’t wait for the International Stadium from a huge success. invited fans in Qatar and all Kaltham al Rumaihi expressed hosts the best athletes for 10 and readiness to take any re- start of the event.