Al Sadd beat Al Duhail on 3-2 on penalties after 2-2 draw to lift Qatar Cup
President of Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani awarded Al Sadd captain Hassan Al Haydos the trophy.
Sheikh Joaan also honoured the winners and runners-up in presence of President of Qatar Football Association Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain, and CEO of Qatar Stars LeagueHani Ballan.
Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham was the hero for Al Sadd as he saved two successive penalty kicks diving first to his left and then to his right.
While Hassan Al Haydos, Akram Afif, Rafa Mujica, and Claudinho scored for Al Sadd, Pedro Miguel missed. For Al Duhail, Almoez Ali, Edmilson Jr., and Benjamin Bourigeaud were on target but Michael Olunga and Karim Boudiaf erred.
Al Duhail made an aggressive start to the match but Al Sadd held fort despite some anxious moments in the opening half. Barsham was instrumental in making a good save here as well.
The Red Knights fetched lead in the 49th minute when Olunga headed home a corner kick.
Al Sadd hit back in the 63rd minute after Miguel brought down during a corner kick and the referee ruled a penalty. The spot kick was converted by Claudinho 1-1.
Al Duhail, however, regained lead three minutes later - opening the attack from the right flank and Benjamin Bourigeaud connected a Bassem Al Rawi cross from in front of the goal while being in line of the defence (2-1).
Al Sadd pulled level again (in the 86th minute) as Rafa Mujica leapt high to make a fine header off a Claudinho lob from the left. 2-2.
The two extra-time halves failed to break the deadlock and The Wolves eventually prevailed in the shootout on their home turf.
The victory left both the Al Sadd players and fans elated and they celebrated before and after the prize presentation.
This is Al Sadd's fourth Qatar Cup triumph after winning it in 2017, 2020 and 2021.
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