Doha: Al Ahli and Al Shahania advanced to the quarter-finals of Amir Cup after winning their respective third round matches at Thani bin Jassim Stadium in Doha, yesterday.

Mohsine Moutaouali’s goal in the first half proved enough for Al Ahli, who knocked out Qatar SC from the prestigious tournament with a 1-0 victory.

Just before the half-time whistle, Moutaouali converted a penalty kick with a calm kick on his right side, completely beating Qatar SC goalkeeper Jassim Adel Al Hail, who jumped on the opposite direction.

In the second half, Qatar SC led by star Samuel Eto’o made several attempts to level the score but Al Ahli put a good defence to retain their lead till the final whistle to set quarter-final date with Al Sailiya.

Earlier, Iranian national Ramin Einollah was the star for Al Shahania as they bounced back after conceding goal to claim a 4-1 victory over Al Markhiya. Einollah produced an assist and scored a brace to craft the resounding victory.

However, Al Markhiya were the first to score with Ouday Khaled scoring the first goal after a mistake from Avaro Meijia in 17th minute. The Al Markhiya captain was returning the ball to goal-keeper Amer Ahmed from outside the circle without knowing Khaled was just behind him, who sneaked through and grabbed the ball, comfortably beating the goalie.

Al Shahania bounced back after 10 minutes when Vacquez Luciano made no mistake on a penalty kick, beating Muntazar Khuroob on his left.

They made it 2-1 through Kesse Jean, who connected the ball into cage from goalmouth from a brilliant lofty pass by Khaled from the right side.

With Al Shahania leading 2-1, Khaled scored a brace, showing his free kick expertise to take his side on top.

First of Khaled’s goals came in the 65th minute on a clinical kick just a few metres outside the circle, with goalkeeper had no chance to block. The Iranian then scored from left side of the circle on another spectacular free kick, two minutes later to take things beyond Al Al Markhiya’s reach.

Al Shahania will meet defending champions Al Duhail in the quarter-finals.

On Friday, Al Arabi and Al Gharafa marched into the quarter-finals after claiming victories against Umm Salal and Al Khor respectively.