DOHA: Qatar Football Association (QFA) President on Sunday sang praises of Al Sadd after the Doha giants saved their season with one trophy - the Emir Cup triumph on Saturday. Raul-led Al Sadd beat Al Sailiya 3-0 to win the Emir Cup, the country's most popular football tournament. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, the QFA Vice President, said: "Al Sadd are deserving winners of the Emir Cup. Al though Al Sailiya enjoyed a dream run this season, Al Sadd were clearly the better side in the Emir Cup." He added: "I thank the fans for turning up for the final. I am sure they enjoyed a great spectacle. It sure was an amazing final." He regressed: "The excitement witnessed in the match was expected as we had two quality sides keen to win the title. I believe Al Sadd's experience of playing the big events was clearly evident for everybody to see." The QFA president said: "I would like to congratulate the organizers for putting up a good show. They did a splendid job of managing a top-class event." The 2013-14 football season came to an end with the Emir Cup title clash.