The Peninsula
The Organising Committee of the 50th Amir Cup final yesterday announced the readiness to host the title-deciding match at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium on March 18.
Speaking at a press conference at Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Ali Al Salat, Vice-Chairman of the Marketing and Communications Committee, described the Amir Cup final as “a majestic sporting carnival.”
He added: “The marketing and media plan is progressing very well, especially considering the importance of the final its 50th edition, with tickets being launched on the first of March 2022 through the website of the QFA (tickets.qfa.qa) in two categories – 50 riyals and 10 riyals. Each fan can book a maximum of 10 seats, provided that each ticket has a unique Qatar ID number.”
Ali Al Salat, Vice-Chairman of the Marketing and Communications Committee (left) and Sheikh Ahmed Al Thani, facility in-charge at the Khalifa International Stadium
“In light of the coronavirus pandemic, and our continuous coordination with the Ministry of Health and the concerned authorities, the attendance limit will be 75% of the total capacity of the stadium. To be able to attend, fans must be fully vaccinated, or they should have recovered from the disease within a period of 9 months, i.e. after July 17, 2021. Any update issued in this regard will be made available through the media and communication channels of the organising committee for the tournament,” Ali Al Salat said.
“Fans under the age of 5 years can attend the Amir Cup final, provided that a rapid COVID-19 test is performed at an approved health center, within 24 hours before kickoff, and proof of the negative test result is presented at the stadium gate on the day of the match. All other details related to the final will be announced on March 16 in a press conference attended by all media, in which we will also explain the process of attending the official training sessions of the two finalists, after consulting the teams and the organising committee,” he added.
“In light of the preventive measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, individuals who are most at risk of complications arising from infection with the disease, are advised not to attend the game, regardless of their vaccination or recovery status, and this includes the elderly, those with chronic diseases, and children aged three or below.”
Meanwhile, Sheikh Ahmed Al Thani, facility in-charge at the Khalifa International Stadium, stated: “Khalifa International Stadium is the first stadium completed for the 2022 World Cup, and it is ready to host the final of the most prestigious tournament in the country. Many of the operational plans that we seek to implement for the 2022 World Cup, will also be implemented for this game.”
In response to a question regarding the semifinalist teams, Ahmed Al Thani said: “The teams that have qualified for the semi-finals deserved to reach this stage, and we wish them success in reaching the final, in which everyone will be a winner, with the honour of meeting His Highness the Amir.”
Ahmed Al Thani added that there will be many surprises waiting for the fans in the stadium, and said: “The facilities will be equipped so that everyone can reach their seats in a streamlined manner, ensuring the highest levels of organisation and comfort for the fans.”
The Organising Committee of the Amir Cup final called on the fans to buy tickets early, and not to wait until the last moment. They also invited fans to enjoy the atmosphere of the grand final, and to follow the latest news and updates regarding the game through the official website and social media platforms of the Qatar Football Association.
The semi-finals of Amir Cup are scheduled to be played on March 14 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
Al Gharafa will meet Al Wakrah in the first semi-final while defending champions Al Sadd will take on Al Duhail in the second semi-final.