Al Arabi on Tuesday edged out Qatar SC 4-3 in penalties after a 2-2 stalemate to book Ooredoo Cup final against Umm Salal.
The title clash will be held on Saturday. Earlier, Umm Salal reached the final for second consecutive time, blanking Al Ahli 2-0 in the first semi-final at Grand Hamad Stadium.
After Al Arabi took lead through Helal Mohamed’s goal in 44th at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium, Qatar SC went ahead through Jassem al-Jalabi (69th minute) and Ali Malolah Karami (79th minute) strikes in the second semi-final. Rafinha levelled the scores with a goal in 82nd minute goal taking the contest to shootout where Arabi prevailed.
Meanwhile, Umm Salal, who were defeated by Al Duhail in the last edition’s final, advanced after goals from Victor Lekhal (57th minute) and skipper Andy Delort (81st minute) in the second half.
