MANAMA: Following a 2-2 draw against UAE in their last group stage match in the on-going GCC Futsal Championship, Qatar are ready to pose a real threat in the semi-finals, said Futsal and Beach Football DirectorAbdullah Al Saai said on Saturday. Qatar are one of the five sides competing for honours at the March 10-19 event. “We finished the group as leaders, this gives a reason to be optimistic before delving into the semi-finals, the UAE has been one of the standout sides in the tournament so far, so drawing them with a significantly different line-up is an adequate outcome for us ” Al Saai said. After securing a place in the semi-finals through a comprehensive win over hosts Bahrain in the previous round, coach Michael Straaz opted to rest a number of his key players to counter the eventful tournament’s schedule. “We have a fine mix of youth and experience. I think we have what it takes to go all the way and emerge as winner when it’s all said and done,” he said.