Emir Cup draw concluded

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Monday, April 17th 2017 05:41 AM

DOHA: Second divison outfit Mesaimeer have a date with Doha giants Al Arabi in the second round of the Emir Cup, the most popular football tournament in the country. In another second-round clash, Muaither - who have been relegated from the Qatar Stars League (QSL) - will take on Al Khor, according to the draws conducted on Sunday. Newly-promoted Al Markhiya have been drawn to play Al Ahli while Al Wakrah's match against Al Shahaniya will wind up the second-round action in the Emir Cup. In the third phase of the tournament, Al Gharafa will play the winner of Mesaimeer-Al Arabi clash while Al Sailiyah tackle the triumphant side from the match between Muaither and Al Khor. Umm Salal will take on the winner from the match involving Al Wakrah and Al Shahaniya. The final of the tournament will be played on May 19, the last day of the on-going football season. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA), attended the draw ceremony that was conducted at Shangri La Hotel, Doha. Saoud Al Mohannadi, Vice President, QFA, Mansoor Al Ansari, General Secretary, Ahmed Al Buainain, Executive Committee Member, Hani Ballan, Executive Committee Member, Ibrahim Khalil Al Mohannadi, Executive Committee Member, also attended the ceremony.