Radhi Shenaishil’s fears proved unfounded after Qatar Sports Club dismantled Shahaniya 4-1 to grab their ticket for the Emir Cup semi-finals yesterday.

Shahania’s performance in the preliminary rounds of the tournament had impressed QSC head coach Shenaishil so much that he had termed them a dangerous side that could go all the way. 

although Shahania made a spectacular start – Mehrdad Pooladi scoring with a powerful 35-yard free-kick in the 18th minute, there was no stopping QSC who just blew their rivals away, scoring three time in the first half and adding one goal towards the end of the match. 

QSC have had glory years in the past but had fallen upon bad times in recent years. This year however they managed to finish fourth in the Qatar Stars League and qualify for the Cup.

Yesterday, they showed they have the potential to go the distance and potentially win the Emir Cup for the third time with a clinical performance at the Abdulla bin Khalifa Stadium.