Two Thrilling Matches in Emir Cup Round of 16 Qatar 2025

Teams Competing in the Emir Cup 2025

The round of 16 matches of the 53rd edition of the Emir of Qatar Cup 2025 kick off on Sunday, with the competition continuing until next Wednesday, with teams searching for qualification to the quarter-finals in an exciting and challenging journey towards the anticipated final. The draw for this round revealed a balanced competitive map, with the 16 teams divided into two levels. The first includes clubs ranked first to eighth in the Qatari league, while the second includes clubs ranked ninth to twelfth, in addition to four teams that qualified from the preliminary round, which included second division clubs. The round of matches kicks off on Sunday with two matches. In the first, Al-Shahaniya meets Mesaimeer at Al-Thumama Stadium. Al-Shahaniya, under the leadership of Spanish coach Jose Murcia, aspires to make a strong start, relying on the brilliance of their Dutch striker, Petrus Amersfoort, the team's top scorer with 13 goals in the league. On the other hand, Mesaimeer enters the match with high ambitions after eliminating Al Markhiya 2-1 in the preliminary round, looking to continue their historic adventure in the competition. In the second match, Al Ahli will face Qatar SC at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in a well-balanced encounter. Al Ahli will seek to capitalize on their tournament experience to advance to this stage, while Qatar SC hopes to write a new chapter in their Emir's Cup participation, bolstered by a group of young and experienced players. The excitement continues on Monday, when Al Gharafa faces Al Waab at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. Al Gharafa appears to be the favorite on paper, especially after their distinguished season in the league under the leadership of coach Martinez. Meanwhile, Al Waab, one of the surprise packages of the preliminary round, is banking on their enthusiasm to achieve a new achievement. In the second match of the same day, Al Sadd will clash with Muaither SC at Al Janoub Stadium, in a clash between the ambitions of the reigning league champion and Muaither SC, who are looking for a new surprise after reaching this stage at the expense of Al Bidda. The matches will continue on Tuesday, when Al Wakrah faces Al Kharaitiyat at Al Thumama Stadium. Al Wakrah, who have been consistent this season, enter the match with high confidence, while Al Kharaitiyat hopes to upset expectations after qualifying from the preliminary round. In the second match, Al Rayyan will face Al Sailiya at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, a tough encounter between two teams with a long history in the tournament, both eager to advance to the advanced stages. The round of 16 matches conclude on Wednesday with two fiery encounters: Al Duhail meets Al Shamal at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. Al Duhail enters the match with the strength of their stars and experience, while Al Shamal seeks to put in a great performance that befits their ambitions this season. In the final match, Al Arabi will clash with Lusail Club at Al Janoub Stadium, in a match where Al Arabi will look to confirm their strong presence, while Lusail hopes to continue their bold journey after qualifying from the preliminary round. With the start of the round of 16, all eyes will be on the technical performance and the ability to decide the outcome in these matches, which are not divisible by two. Each match will be played in a knockout format, amid great public expectations, awaiting those who will book their place in the quarter-finals of the most prestigious tournament in Qatari football.