Al Rayyan edge Al Shamal on penalties to set up Qatar Cup final with …

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan defeated Al Shamal 5-4 on penalties after a gripping 3-3 draw at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium to set up a mouth-watering Qatar Cup final against defending champions Al Sadd on December 11. trojkonferencja2024.pl

Al Sadd defeated Al Gharafa 2-1 in the first semi-final. The final will also be played at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

Roger Guedes put Al Rayyan ahead in the 24th minute, striking from the centre of the box after a low cross from Daoud Soliman.

Al Shamal responded strongly, with Wesley Said equalising just three minutes later after dispossessing Andre Amaro and comfortably slotting the ball past Mahmoud Abunada.

Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane put Al Shamal in front in the 54th minute after latching onto a through pass from Said, who then scored his second nine minutes later.

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Guedes pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 74th minute before Julien de Sart levelled the score in the sixth minute of stoppage time, finishing from Guedes’ assist.Al Sadd's Mohamed Manai celebrates after scoring against Al Gharafa.

Baghdad Bounedjah appeared to win it for Al Shamal a minute later, sparking wild celebrations, but the goal was disallowed for a foul, sending the match to a penalty shootout.

Abunada saved Fahad Waad’s effort, while Romdhane scooped his shot over the bar as Al Rayyan held their nerve. Andre Amaro then converted the decisive penalty to seal a thrilling victory.

Al Sadd fight back to down Al Gharafa

Eyeing their 10th crown, Al Sadd had to come from behind after Frank Magri fired Al Gharafa into a 14th-minute lead at Khalifa International Stadium.

Yacine Brahimi set up the goal, picking out Magri with a back pass before the Cameroonian international finished with a delicate side-footed touch.

Al Sadd piled on the pressure and were rewarded in the 26th minute when Hashim Ali clinically slotted the ball into the right corner from the edge of the box following a corner kick.

The Wolves went ahead two minutes before half-time, with Akram Afif crafting the goal after a run from the left. He sent the ball to Mohamed Manai, who finished with a backheel flick from the centre of the box.

As Al Gharafa searched for an equaliser, Magri squandered a good chance by sending his effort well over the bar, while a header from Ferjani Sassi went just wide.

Al Gharafa suffered another setback with three minutes remaining when Rayyan Al-Ali was sent off for pushing goal-bound Hasan Al Haydos. Al Sadd held on to secure their place in the final.Al Sadd's Hassan Al Haydos (left) celebrates with teammate Guilherme Torres.

Man of the match Saad Al Sheeb said the team showed character to secure the victory and book their place in the final.

“Thank Allah for the victory. We were the better team in the first half, while Al Gharafa were stronger offensively after the break, but the most important thing was to secure the win and reach the final. I thank our fans for their great support.

“Our season is still long and requires full focus, and we will continue giving our best in every tournament to achieve our goals,” he added.

أكد فتحي عبدون، المستشار الفني لرئيس قطاع الناشئين والبراعم بنادي السد الرياضي، أن الموهبة الصاعدة تميم محمد الدوسري يمتلك العديد من المقومات التي أهلته لخوض تجربة تدريبية في أكاديمية برشلونة، كاشفاً في حديثه لـ«العرب» عن جوانب من شخصية اللاعب وطريقة اكتشاف موهبته.

وقال عبدون لـ«العرب»: «في استراتيجيتنا نبني إنساناً وليس لاعب كرة قدم فقط»، مشيراً إلى أن تميم يتميز بالعديد من الصفات الإيجابية، فهو ملتزم ومنظم ومستمع جيد للنصائح، كما يحب العمل الجماعي ولا يتصف بالأنانية.

وأوضح أن تميم، من مواليد 2018، التحق بأكاديمية نادي السد قبل عامين وهو في السادسة من عمره، وخلال هذه الفترة اكتسب العديد من الصفات البدنية المناسبة لسنه، إلى جانب تطور مستواه الكروي.

وأضاف: «رأينا فيه شغفه وحبه للكرة وذكاءه، كما يمتلك الكثير من القدرات التوافقية والمرونة الحركية، ما شاء الله».

وكشف عبدون أن دافعية تميم وشغفه باللعبة كانا من العوامل المهمة في تطوير موهبته، موضحاً: «كنت قد أشرت على والده بأن هناك معسكراً صيفياً بأكاديمية برشلونة، يأتي إليه لاعبون صغار من مختلف أنحاء العالم، وأخذ والده بالمشورة وسافر به».

وتابع: «قضى تميم وقتاً ممتعاً هناك، وكما علمت فقد أُعجب القائمون على المعسكر بموهبته وشخصيته، وأكدوا لوالده ضرورة الالتزام بالحضور في الصيف المقبل إن شاء الله».

وأشاد عبدون باهتمام والد تميم بمسيرة نجله، خاصة أنه سبق له اللعب في نادي السد، متمنياً للاعب مستقبلاً باهراً، وأن يواصل تطوره ليخدم وطنه وناديه السد في المحافل الآسيوية والدولية.

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation has approved the schedule for the first stage of the Under-19 Basketball League for the 2026-2027 sports season, featuring 36 matches across nine rounds at the Federation Hall.

Nine teams will compete: Qatar Club, Al Sadd, Al Rayyan, Al Arabi, Al Gharafa, Al Wakrah, Al Ahli, Al Shamal and Al Khor.

The competition begins on September 14 with Al Khor vs Al Sadd, Al Wakrah vs Al Arabi, Al Shamal vs Qatar Club and Al Ahli vs Al Rayyan.

On September 21, Qatar SC face Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan meet Al Shamal, Al Arabi play Al Khor and Al Sadd meet Al Gharafa. September 28 will see Al Wakrah face Al Rayyan, Al Khor meet Qatar Club, Al Gharafa play Al Arabi and Al Shamal take on Al Ahli. On October 5, Al Rayyan face Al Khor, Al Ahli meet Al Wakrah, Qatar Club play Al Gharafa and Al Arabi take on Al Sadd.

On November 3, Al Khor face Al Ahli, Al Gharafa meet Al Rayyan, Al Sadd play Qatar Club and Al Wakrah take on Al Shamal. November 10 will feature Al Ahli vs Al Gharafa, Al Shamal vs Al Khor, Al Rayyan vs Al Sadd and Qatar Club vs Al Arabi.

On November 16, Al Sadd face Al Ahli, Al Arabi meet Al Rayyan, Al Gharafa play Al Shamal and Al Khor take on Al Wakrah. November 23 will see Al Ahli face Al Arabi, Al Shamal meet Al Sadd, Al Wakrah play Al Gharafa and Al Rayyan take on Qatar Club.

The first stage concludes on November 30 with Al Arabi vs Al Shamal, Qatar Club vs Al Ahli, Al Sadd vs Al Wakrah and Al Gharafa vs Al Khor.

Al Ahly have extended goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir’s contract until 2029 after resolving a dispute over a proposed release clause.

The club announced the renewal after Mostafa Shobeir signed the agreement following the team’s training session.

The agreement covers the remaining season on his previous contract and adds another two campaigns, keeping the keeper at Al Ahly through 2029.

According to sources, Shobeir will receive an annual base salary of EGP25 million. Performance and trophy-related incentives could add another EGP10 million. The full annual package could consequently reach EGP35 million.

The new contract also regulates Shobeir’s commercial rights, in which he will receive 60% of advertising deals secured through Al Ahly’s football company.

Shobeir will retain 70% of revenue from deals that reach him directly, with Al Ahly receiving the remaining 30%.

The contract contains no release clause. The Cairo giants refused to include a provision allowing another club to sign the goalkeeper without negotiating directly with them.

As KingFut previously reported, Shobeir’s representatives requested a $3 million release clause during negotiations.

Al Ahly rejected the proposal as part of their policy against placing release clauses in contracts for key players. The club followed the same approach during other recent renewal talks.

However, both parties are said to have reached an understanding regarding any suitable future offer from abroad.

The renewal followed reported European interest in the Egypt international. Al Ahly reportedly rejected an offer worth about $2 million from Italian side Como in August.

The 26-year-old has made 70 senior appearances for Al Ahly, recording 38 clean sheets and conceding 44 goals. Shobeir will continue competing with Mohamed El Shenawy and Hamza Alaa for the starting position.

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