Tue, 30 Nov, -0001
Doha: Brazilian duo Nilmar and Fabio Cesar were on the scoresheet as Al Rayyan lifted Emir's Cup with a 2-1 win over the 2011 AFC Champions League winners Al Sadd on Saturday.
Al Rayyan, who finished fourth in the Qatar Stars League, were in total control after scoring a quick-fire brace but former Real Madrid ace Raul pulled one back for the newly crowned league champions Al Sadd.
However, Al Rayyan defenders ensured there is no let off as Rayyan took the crown and virtually booked a place in the continental competition for next year.
Nilmar (Honorato De Silva) opened Rayyan’s account in the 6th minute and they doubled their lead three minutes later through Cesar. Raul’s strike came in the 56th minute but champions Al Sadd failed to score the equalizer at the Khalifa International Stadium.
Al Rayyan had finished at the bottom of Group D of the ACL 2013 after mustering a win and a draw in their continental campaign.
***Photo: AFP***