DOHA: Al Waab clinched the Qatar Amateur League (QAL) title for the second time in three years.
The QAL champions were handed over the winning troiphy by Hani Balan, the CEO of Qatar Stars League (QSL).
Al Afai finished in second spot with a victory over Al Waab at Al Ahli Stadium over the weekend.
Al Waab finished the season with a tally of 75 points after 30 matches while second-placed Al Afai produced a score of 70 points.
Mohammed Salameh and Mahmoud Omar scored the goals for Al Afai while Mohamed Mustafa reduced the deficit for Al Waab.
After the pulsating clash, Balan presided over the victory ceremony, handing medals and trophies to the top two sides.
Ibrahim Sahin Sulaiti, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of QAL, was joined by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Thani at the presentation ceremony.
Amwaaj who finished in third spot with a tally of 67 points from 30 matches were given the prize of QR 80,000.
Al Afai picked up the second prize of QR 100,000 while Al Waab won QR 150,000 for their title winning performance.
Al Waab clearly emerged as the best side, winning 24 matches out of their 30 games.
The QSL CEO praised the performance of champions Al Waab, saying the players demonstrated great skills on the pitch.
“This is an important event on our football calendar. We are happy to see the commitment shown by teams and players,” Balan said.
“Football is our number one sport and we are thrilled to see how young and senior players show their game in this league,” he said.
“Our vision is to keep developing the sport as we complete our preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup,” he said.
“The QAL is a very important platform for people who love the sport and want to develop their skills even if they are not professional,” he said.
Ibrahim Sahin Sulaiti, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the QAL said he was impressed with the talent that was on display during the regular season games.
“This was an incredible season for all the players involved with different teams. The standard of play as been impressive,” Sulaiti said.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Thani, head of sports department at Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), said: “I am happy to be here. We got to an entertaining game. I think the league has been very successful.”The Peninsula
