Al-Jaysh Crowned Heir Apparent Cup Champions - Mar 20, 2010 (by Amir Abou-El-Kheir)
As they did in 2007-08, Al Jaysh Army SC put a stop to Al Rayyan's 2 year dominance of the Qatari Basketball League. After taking care of business in the semi-finals against Rayyan, coming back from a 19 point deficit, to easily defeat them, and with Al Gharrafah handily beating As Sadd Sports Club, both teams came into the finals high with confidence. The finals however, was Al Jaysh's from start to finish [read more]
As they did in 2007-08, Al Jaysh Army SC put a stop to Al Rayyan's 2 year dominance of the Qatari Basketball League.
After taking care of business in the semi-finals against Rayyan, coming back from a 19 point deficit, to easily defeat them, and with Al Gharrafah handily beating As Sadd Sports Club, both teams came into the finals high with confidence. The finals however, was Al Jaysh's from start to finish. They came out and picked up a quick lead that they never gave up, and had Al Gharrafah playing catch up the whole game. It did have its exciting moments though. After Michael Okpalaeze (198-C) hit an off balance shot with 55 seconds left, the lead was cut to 2, 66-64, and we were all set for an exciting final minute. However, Al Jaysh came back down the court, and with about 2 seconds left on the shot clock, Ali Turki (201-F-82), who was quiet for most of the game after going for 36 against Rayyan, hit a conscienceless 28 foot 3 pointer to seal the game. The final score was Al Jaysh Army SC 75-64 Al Gharrafah.
The Heir Apparent semi-finals will take place tonight, with Al Gharrafah facing off against As Sadd Sports Club in the earlier match. This match is scheduled to kick off at 1715 local time. The other semi-final match will be played at 1945 and will have Al Rayyan, the 2 time defending Heir Apparent champions, taking on Al Jaysh Army SC [read more]
The Heir Apparent semi-finals will take place tonight, with Al Gharrafah facing off against As Sadd Sports Club in the earlier match. This match is scheduled to kick off at 1715 local time. The other semi-final match will be played at 1945 and will have Al Rayyan, the 2 time defending Heir Apparent champions, taking on Al Jaysh Army SC. Al Jaysh Army SC are the only team that has been able to dethrone Al Rayyan, as they won the League Championship in 07-08; the only title that Al Rayyan has not picked up in the last three years. Al Jaysh was also the only team to defeat Al Rayyan in the league this season. So, this match will be an intense battle of 2 of the top teams over the last 3 years.
Al Rayyan came back from a crushing defeat in the first game, as they did in the semis, to win the Qatari League Championship. Led by Tanguy Ngombo (196-F-89), Erfan Ali Saeed (200-F-83) and Yasseen Musa (204-F-80), Al Rayyan overcame an 0-1 deficit to defend their Qatari League crown. Rayyan are now undefeated in all competition since losing the league championship to Al Jaysh Army SC in 2007-08 [read more]
Al Rayyan came back from a crushing defeat in the first game, as they did in the semis, to win the Qatari League Championship. Led by Tanguy Ngombo (196-F-89), Erfan Ali Saeed (200-F-83) and Yasseen Musa (204-F-80), Al Rayyan overcame an 0-1 deficit to defend their Qatari League crown. Rayyan are now undefeated in all competition since losing the league championship to Al Jaysh Army SC in 2007-08. Since then they have been on a tear, winning 6 straight local competitions, starting with the 07-08 Prince Cup. They also were the first team to qualify for this year's edition of the Prince Cup semi-finals. Later that same evening, As Sadd Sports Club joined them. Tonight the final 2 spots are up for grabs. Al Jaysh Army SC (1-1) face Al Gharrafah (2-0) while Qatar Sports Club (1-1) face Al Ahli Sports Club (0-2). All is still in play in this group, as all teams still have a hope, even if slim for some, to qualify for the semis.
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