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The ‘Big Four’ of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) – Al Rayyan, El Jaish, Lekhwiya and Al Sadd – will lock horns in the semi-finals of the Emir Cup today with an aim of winning the season-ending championship.
Coached by Jorge Fossati (right), Al Rayyan will be looking to add another trophy, having already won the Qatar Stars League convincingly this season.
In the first semi-final, Al Rayyan – the QSL champions – will take on defending champions Al Sadd at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, with the kick-off set for 5:30pm.
In the evening’s second semi-final at the same venue with the kick-off set for 8:00pm, Lekhwiya will take on El Jaish for a place in the final which will be played on May 20.
Al Rayyan facing hosts Al Sadd is one of the most sought-after games in Qatar with the rivalry between the two teams going back a long way historically.
Coached by Jorge Fossati, Al Rayyan will be looking to conquer the defending champions who were admittedly fortunate to edge a formidable Al Gharafa side in the quarter-finals.
Al Sadd, coached by Jesualdo Ferreira, will be looking for their first piece of silverware this season having failed to stop Al Rayyan in QSL.
In the second semi-final, El Jaish have their sights set on a first Emir Cup on the expense of Lekhwiya. Coached by Sabri Lamouchi, El Jaish are one of the most consistent sides in Qatar.
They beat Al Ahli 4-2 after conceding the first goal in the quarter-finals three days ago.
Lekhwiya, coached by Djamel Belmadi, will be looking for an outright win having struggled in their quarter-finals against Al Sailiyah three days ago.
The tickets have been picked up by the fans and a housefull is expected to witness the two games today.
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