Category: World Sports

Qatar confident ahead of third place play-off

DOHA: Qatar coach Felix Sanchez exuded confidence ahead of Qatar’s play-off match for the third place against Egypt on Saturday.Despite the 2-1 semifinal defeat against Algeria, Sanchez reposed faith his squad as the reigning Asian champions look forwa…

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Qatar lose to Algeria in Arab Cup Semifinals

DOHA: African champions Algeria edged Asian champions Qatar 2-1 in a dramatic semi-final of the FIFA Arab Cup that saw two goals being scored in the stoppage time at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday night. Qatar, trailing after a 59th minute go…

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Last-gasp own goal sends Tunisia into Arab Cup final

Doha, Tunisia snatched victory with virtually the last kick of the game as an own goal handed them a 1-0 win over Egypt in their Arab Cup semi-final in Doha on Wednesday.Egypt captain Amr El Sulaya flicked a last-gasp free kick into his own net four mi…

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Qatar to face Algeria in Arab Cup Semifinals

Doha: Qatar national football team (Asian champion) will face Algeria (Desert Warriors) in today’s second semi-final to be played at Al Thumama Stadium.Team Qatar are the only side in the tournament to win four straight matches. Algeria are also unbeat…

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