Qatar Amateur Cup: Al Matar beat Al Quds in penalty shoot-out

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Tuesday, April 4th 2017 07:03 AM

DOHA: In a dramatic finish, Al Matar held their nerve to beat Al Quds in a penalty shoot-out to lift the Qatar Amateur Cup trophy at Doha Stadium. Al Matar won the tense final 4-3. Ahmed Al-Buainain, Board Member of the QFA's Executive Committee, handed over the trophies and medals to the players after the final. The prize distribution ceremony was also attended by Abdullah Al Saiee, Director of Competitions and Players Affairs, and Hilal Al Mohannadi, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the Schools, Universities and Amateur clubs. A large crowd turned up for the final game. The two teams qualified for the final after Amwaj and Ezdan were beaten in the semi-finals. The two teams qualified for the final with impressive levels of football throughout the tournament. Al Quds and Al-Ahli teams managed to qualify for the semi-finals of the Cup after beating Al Waab 3-1 in penalty shootout. The two teams qualified for the quarter-finals after Al Quds finished second in Group B with six points, while Al Matar were the leaders of Group C with seven points. The tournament featured 16 teams which were drawn across four groups.