Second Division League champions Al Sailiya, along with Al Kharaitiyat, Mesaimeer and Lusail SC, advanced to the Amir Cup Round of 16. They secured victories in their respective preliminary round matches.
Mohamed Abdula Methnani struck a dramatic last-minute goal as Al Sailiya edged past Muaither 1-0 in extra time. With the match heading towards penalties after a goalless regulation period, Methnani netted the winner in the 122nd minute. This goal sent his team through.
Al Kharaitiyat overcame a determined Al Bidda SC 3-2 in a penalty shootout after their match ended 1-1 following extra time. Souleymane Anne put Al Kharaitiyat ahead in the 70th minute. Substitute Fahd Al Ameri equalized for Al Bidda in the 88th minute.
Mesaimeer, who finished seventh in the Second Division League, stunned runners-up Al Markhiya with a 2-1 win.
Lasana Ndiye gave Mesaimeer the lead in first-half stoppage time. Then Ibrahim Saleh Al-Kirby equalized for Al Markhiya in the 65th minute. Khalid Mubarak Alnainimi sealed the victory for Mesaimeer in the 82nd minute.
Lusail SC edged Al Waab 1-0, benefiting from an own goal by Sassi Khmais Zinedine in the fourth minute of stoppage time before the break.
The winning teams will now enter the draw for the Round of 16. They will be joined by the 12 Qatar Stars League teams.
