Amir Cup: Al Duhail target quarter-final spot as Round of 16 begins

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail will look to secure a place in the quarter finals when they face Al Waab at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium today as the Round of 16 o...

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail will look to secure a place in the quarter-finals when they face Al Waab at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium today as the Round of 16 of the Amir Cup gets under way.

In the other match today, Al Wakrah take on Al Sailiya at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium, with the knockout stage set to continue until Sunday. Al Duhail assistant coach Fares Bouzid stressed the importance of maintaining full focus against their opponents.

“This is a crucial match in a tournament that means a great deal to Al Duhail, and we must give everything to win the title. We’ve prepared thoroughly and expect a tough match,” he said at yesterday’s pre-match press conference.

“We’ve studied Al Waab closely, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and will fight with full focus and determination to secure qualification.”

Second Division side Al Waab advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating Lusail in the preliminary stage.