Basketball: Al Rayyan outclass Al Ahli to reach Amir Cup final

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan Club booked their place in the final of the 2024 2025 Amir Cup Basketball Championship after defeating Al Ahli in an exciting a...

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan Club booked their place in the final of the 2024-2025 Amir Cup Basketball Championship after defeating Al Ahli in an exciting and decisive game yesterday at Al Gharafa Arena, in the third and decisive round of the semi-finals.

Al Rayyan won 106-73, following a balanced performance in which the team excelled throughout the four periods.

Both teams entered the match with ambitions of victory and not letting the opportunity to reach the final slip away. Al Rayyan imposed their dominance from the start, showcasing its offensive harmony and defensive solidity, ending the first period with a commanding score of 28-13, sending Al Ahli into an early warning.

In the second period, Al Rayyan’s pace did not slow down, but rather increased in momentum, continuing to dominate and impose their control over the game. This was achieved through collective brilliance, especially from the back line, securing the period with a score of 30-16, ending the first half with a comfortable lead of 58-29.

While some thought Al Rayyan would easily win the match, Al Ahli’s response in the third period was completely different. Al Ahli’s “Dean” returned with a fighting spirit, led by Raeqwon Rogers, who shouldered the team’s burden. They succeeded in winning the period with a score of 22-20, narrowing the gap and restoring some balance to the equation, but without seriously threatening the outcome.