Al Rayyan and Al Shahania will face each other in the opening match of 2024-2025 season QSL Cup (Group A) at the Grand Hamad Stadium of Al Arabi club on Friday, August 30, 2024. The kick-off is at 6.30pm.

The match holds significant importance for both teams as they are determined to perform at their best to gain advantage in the tournament. Consequently, both sides are entering the initial match with great intensity.

Al Rayyan aim to rectify the recent errors observed in the league and intend to evaluate several of their players during the tournament, thereby preparing the team to present a strong performance in the forthcoming competitions of the season.

Swedish coach Poya Asbaghi will also experiment with various tactical and technical strategies, potentially giving opportunities to players who have had limited participation in previous matches.

Currently, Al Rayyan are positioned eighth in the league standings, having accumulated three points from as many rounds, with one victory and two defeats.

Meanwhile, Al Shahania and their coach Alvaro Mejia are looking to utilize this tournament as a platform to assess their players and address the mistakes made in the league matches. The team is currently placed 11th with a total of two points from two draws and one loss.

This tournament presents a fresh opportunity for the team to rebuild confidence, refocus and work towards eliminating the errors and vulnerabilities that have recently emerged.