Al Khor and Umm Salal will face off in Round 2 opener of the 2024-2025 season QSL Cup (Group B) at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium of Al Duhail club on Friday, September 6, 2024. The kick-off is at 6.30pm.
The match-up between Al Khor and Umm Salal will be consistently intense and challenging, as both teams approach the game with a strong determination to secure a victory that would help them recover from their defeats in Round 1.
Umm Salal faced a setback against Al Shamal, losing 1-2, while Al Khor suffered a more significant defeat to Al Wakrah, with a 1-5 score. Consequently, both teams currently find themselves without any points.
Each team is eager to achieve a win to enhance their standings and advance towards the later stages of the competition, with aspirations of clinching the cup.
Al Khor coach Abdullah Mubarak will aim to rectify previous errors and leverage those lessons to secure the first three points. He is acutely aware of the formidable challenge posed by reigning champions Umm Salal and will strive to bolster his team’s performance.
On the other hand, Umm Salal coach Patrice Carteron is focused on recovering from the defeat to Al Shamal, particularly as his team holds the title from the previous season. He intends to utilize his prepared players in this crucial match.