DOHA: Syrian international Omar Al Somah was in great form with a brace as Al Arabi beat Al Sadd 3-0 in the final on Friday to end their 30-year wait for Amir Cup at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium.
Al Arabi added their ninth title — first since winning it in 1992-93 season.
Al Somah, who is on loan from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahly club, scored in the 62nd and added his second in the eight minute of second half injury time.
Veteran Hamed Ali, who assisted in the opening goal, scored the team’s second with a neat finish from a fast-pace counter-attack.
Al Arabi coach Younes Ali became the first Qatari to win the Amir Cup since 1994 when Ahmed Omar led Al Sadd to win over Al Arabi in the final.
“Al Sadd were tough but we played well. I want to thank our fans who supported us throughout the season. We had an excellent season irrespective of our victory in the final,” said Ali , who also became the fourth person to lift Amir Cup both as player and coach after Ahmed Omar, Hussein Amouta and Xavi Hernandez.
