DOHA: Al Duhail emerged as the 50th Amir Cup champions after an emphatic 5-1 victory over Al Gharafa in the final at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.
The title clash, also attended by HH Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, saw the Red Knights dominating the Cheetahs throughout the match.
Al Duhail, also the winners of 2018 and 2019 editions, received their first half goals from Edmilson Junior (6th minute) and Michael Olunga (18’), with captain Almoez Ali (52’), Ferjani Sassi (58’) and substitute Abdelrhman Moustafa (85’) adding another three in the second session to seal a crushing win.
Ahmed Alaaeildin (53’) was the scorer for Al Gharafa, who were seeking their first Amir Cup title in 10 years after their triumph in the 2012 edition.
HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdulla Al Ghanim and a number of Their Excellencies sheikhs and ministers attended the match.
The final was also attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a number of heads of Arab and international sports associations, a number of Their Excellencies members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the State of Qatar, and football fans.
The Amir handed the trophy and gold medals to Al Duhail team, and the silver medals to Al Gharafa team.
HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani had seen part of the exhibition of pictures and collectibles held on the occasion of the golden jubilee of HH the Amir Football Cup, its 50th anniversary. Also, His Highness received the gold medal for the first edition of the championship in its first season in 1972.
