Four teams are set to compete in the semi-finals of the fifth University League today. The first match will kick off at 7pm, while the second at 8pm. The games will be played at Qatar Foundation’s (QF’s) Recreation Center, Pitch 1.
Group A’s first place team, Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMU-Q) will face Group B’s second place team, Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) after claiming first place in Group A with ten points. QAC, Group B’s second place team, collected a total of four points.
The second semi-final of the night will see Group B’s first place team, Qatar University (QU), who have six points, play Group A’s second place team, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), who have eight points.
Hilal Al Mohannadi, Chairman of the Sub-Leagues Committee, Qatar Football Association (QFA), said: “We are very happy with the level of competitiveness witnessed between the students this year, and wish the four teams the best of luck in reaching the finals.
The University League is an initiative that demonstrates QFA’s social responsibility strategy in providing a platform for students at college and university level to play organised football.”
Mohammed Al Saoud, Head of Recreation Services, QF, added: “The University League is a wonderful initiative as it aims to encourage young adults to lead active, healthier lifestyles. It’s been great to see so many different teams from across Qatar come together in Education City’s Recreation Center to compete. We are a week away from the finals, and we are all looking forward to seeing who takes home the highly-coveted title this year.”
Organised by QFA and QF, the University League started in 2013 and encourages participation from all colleges and universities across Qatar.
The University League this year is sponsored by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy as the official strategic partner, Ooredoo, Qatar National Bank, Nike, and Al Kass Sports Channels.
