Confident Al Arabi eye berth in Amir Cup final

Doha, Qatar: Brimming with confidence after clinching the Qatar Cup title, defending champions Al Arabi are targeting a place in the Amir Cup handball...

Doha, Qatar: Brimming with confidence after clinching the Qatar Cup title, defending champions Al Arabi are targeting a place in the Amir Cup handball tournament title clash as they meet Al Wakrah in the semi-final at Al Duhail Main Hall today.

Al Arabi prevailed over Al Duhail in a gripping Qatar Cup final on Sunday night, claiming a 35-34 victory in the shootout of the epic battle to seal the trophy.

They reached the Amir Cup semi-final after a hard-fought win over Qatar SC on Friday, and will face another tough challenge in Al Wakrah, who advanced with a thrilling victory over Al Ahli the same day.

Al Arabi goalkeeper Ahmed M, who made some brilliant saves during the Qatar Cup final, said the team was determined to seal a trophy double this season.

“It’s been a hectic season and the players are working hard to stay prepared for tough matches with their determination," the goalkeeper had said after the final.