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Gulf 25: Qatar begin preparations for Bahrain clash, set sights on semi-finals

Published: 08 Jan 2023 - 09:23 pm | Last Updated: 08 Jan 2023 - 09:25 pm
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QNA

Basra: Qatar began preparations for their Group B's second fixture of the ongoing Gulf 25 tournament against Bahrain, set to be played on Tuesday at Al Minaa Stadium in Iraq's Basra.

The Qatari team, which achieved the best kick-off with a 2-0 victory over Kuwait on Saturday, is seeking to formally advance to the next round.

Both sides enter the game leveled on points.

Bruno Miguel Pinheiro's men showed overwhelming performance in terms of harmony and tactic.

Midfielder Ali Asad expressed his great happiness at the national team's performance at their Gulf 25 opener, indicating that the victory over the Kuwaiti national team was deserved given the players' high level of effort throughout the match.

Defender Mohammed Waad stressed the importance of the opening game victory, adding the win will serve as a motivation for the next matches.