Abel Mathias and Hernan Perez struck a brace each as Al Ahli blanked Al Wakrah 6-0 in Round 5 (Group A) of the 2019-20 Ooredoo Cup at the Al Shamal Stadium on Friday.

Abel (37th and 74th minutes), Nabil El Zhar (41st minute), Hernan (53rd and 88th minutes) and Ali Faiz (79th minute) scored for Al Ahli as they ended their campaign with 12 points to top the group.

Al Wakrah finished on eight points.

Al Ahli had qualified for the knockout quarterfinals following their 2-1 win over Al Shahania in the fourth round, along with Al Wakrah and Al Rayyan.

Al Ahli’s other victories were against Umm Salal (2-0) and Al Sadd (4-3). They suffered a 1-4 defeat at the hands of Al Rayyan.

Al Wakrah have two victories to their credit (5-1 against Al Sadd in the first round and 1-0 against Al Rayyan in the fourth round).

The Blue Wave were held goalless by both Umm Salal and Al Shahania in between.

Coming to the match, Al Ahli dominated right throughout and created most chances. And they succeeded in capitalising on them.

While Al Ahli fielded a full-strength squad, Al Wakrah included seven Under-23 players in their starting eleven. And all their substitutes were either Under-23 or Under-18 players.

Al Ahli were 2-0 up by the end of first half. They struck four more times on resumption to wind up their campaign in great style.

Abel and Hernan were the pick of the players.