Sadd defeat Rayyan to make it to final

DOHA: Al Sadd's domination of arch-rivals Al Rayyan this season continued when they knocked out the Lions from the Qatar Cup with a 3-2 win in the semifinal at the Al Sadd Stadium on Thursday.

Sadd raced into a three-goal lead after just twenty two minutes, however, the game turned on the hour mark when midfielder Mohammed Kassola was sent off for a second yellow card.

Sergio Garcia scored a spectacular goal to set up a grand-stand finish, however, Sadd held on to win and secure their place in the April 29 final. 

In the second semifinal on Friday, Lekhwiya will take on El Jaish.