Around 60 percent of the Amir Cup final tickets have been sold, QFA said yesterday.
This was disclosed at a technical coordination meeting overseeing the Amir Cup semi-finals to be played this week.
Khalid Al Kuwari, Marketing and Communications Director of QFA, said the meeting was called to confirm all preparations are in place ahead of the two semi-finals.
The meeting was attended by Ali Hassan Al-Salat, Head of Communication Department, Ali Hammoud Al Nuaimi, Head of Competitions Department, as well as representatives of clubs Ahmed Al-Ayidi, Jassim Al Ali, Ismail Ahmed, Al-Marri and Ministry of Interior officials. Among the topics that came under discussion was the gates dedicated to fans of the clubs featuring in the semi-finals. It was also said the fans must cooperate with security officials while entering the match venue.
In the first semi-final, Al Sadd will host Al Rayyan at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on May 11 while in the other last-four clash, Al Sailiyah face Al Duhail at the same venue the next day.
Winners of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) title last month, will be looking to bag yet another title when the two sides play under lights for a place in the title clash set for May 16.
In the second semi-finals, Al Duhail will be looking to salvage some pride by reaching the final.
In the quarter-finals, Al Sadd edged Al Gharafa 4-2 while Al Rayyan beat Al Arabi 4-2 on penalties.
Officials at the meeting encouraged fans to turn up in large numbers to support their chosen teams. The officials also confirmed all media preparations have also been completed.
“The discussions we all had were very useful. Our detailed discussions reflect QFA’s thorough readiness for the last three matches of the season,” Al Kuwari said.
“We wish all clubs the very best,” he added.
Al Kuwari said 60 percent of the tickets for the Amir Cup final – to be played at Al Wakra Stadium on May 16- had been sold.The remaining tickets could be bought during the semifinals later this week, he added.
