The victorious Qatari players and officials pose for a photograph with the President of Qatar Football Association (QFA) Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani in Abu Dhabi, yesterday. QFA Vice President Saud Al Mohannadi, Khalid Al Kuwari, Director
Hamid Ismail and Qatar captain Hassan Al Haydos celebrate the fourth and final goal against UAE during the AFC Asian Cup semi-final match yesterday.
Skipper Hassan Al Haydos celebrates after scoring Qatar’s third goal.
Skipper Hassan Al Haydos (centre) scores past UAE’s goalkeeper Khalid Eisa Mohamed during yesterday’s semi-final played in Abu Dhabi. Al Haydos got his name on the scorer’s list in the 80th minute, beating the advancing keeper with a gentle chip in a one-to-one situation.
Defender Hamid Ismail scores Qatar’s fourth goal yesterday. Substitute Ismail, who came in for Akram Afif in the 90th minute, beat the UAE keeper with a right-footed drive to give Al Annabi a convincing win.
Fans at Souq Waqif celebrate Qatar’s 4-0 victory against UAE yesterday. Pic: Qassim Rahmatullah/The Peninsula.
