DOHA:Qatar’s Gulf Cup victory is a result of proper and long-term planning, and the work done by the Qatari football fraternity under the patronage of HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the personal representative of HH the Emir, Acting Chief Operations Officer of QFA, Khalid Al Kuwari said. The Qatari string claimed the regional title following a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and the official said the national team, had received complete support from state bodies, particularly the Qatar Football Association. He expressed confidence that implementing proper planning will lead to future successes, culminating in a strong national team that competes in the upcoming 2015 Asian Cup set to take place in Australia. He said: “They’ve played really well. The players have shown immense talent on the pitch. They have shown great maturity during their matches. They have passed the tests so far with flying colours.”