Muriqui powers Al Sadd to Emir Cup triumph

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Saturday, May 23rd 2015 09:53 PM

DOHA: Two goals by Brazilian Muriqui - one in each half - on Saturday helped Al Sadd crush El Jaish 2-1 as the Doha giants emerged Emir Cup champions. Saturday's one-side win was Al Sadd's 15th Emir Cup trophy in the tournament's 43-year history. Although the first goal was caused by a mistake from El Jaish skipper Wisam Rizq, the second was well controlled by the Brazilian striker. The first goal was scored in the second minute while the second striker was managed in the 76th minute. El Jaish managed a consolation goal in injury time as Romarinho found the net in the 94th minute. 20150523210431_1432404271.9634 Watched by the Emir, H H Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Al Sadd dominated passages of play as El Jaish seemed to wobble under pressure of playing their ever final. El Jaish, coached by Frenchman Sabri Lamouchi, was seeking their first Emir Cup glory in six attempts. Al Sadd, who finished the 2014-15 QSL season without the national Shield, somehow managed to redeem themselves under coach Hussein Amute by lifting the trophy on Saturday. Al Sadd will now turn their focus to AFC Champions League pre-quarters clash against Lekhwiya on May 26. With Saturday's Emir Cup final, the official football season now has come to a close. The new season will commence in September. 20150523210425_1432404265.0114