Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, Chairman, Al Gharafa: This was a memorable final. We have now qualified for the AFC Champions League. This was important to us. We wanted to be there at the Asian level.

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Qatar's Al Gharafa Tuesday rallied for a 2-1 win against Al Shabab Al Arabi of the UAE in their AFC Champions League clash. Playing on home soil, Al Gharafa relied on two late strikers to beat their Group D rivals.

Al Gharafa Friday crushed Al Arabi 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the Emir Cup. Coached by Paulo Silas, Al Gharafa now have a clash against Qatar Stars League (QSL) champions Lekhwiya in the last-eight stage of the country's most popular football tournament.

Al Gharafa have received an official request from Qatar Stars League (QSL) outfit Qatar Sports Club for a possible signing of experience Brazilian midfielder Jose Roberto da Silva Jr.

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Al Gharafa striker Aruna Dindane will need four weeks of recuperation period to recover from a dislocated shoulder, club officials said Friday.

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Sports affairs director Abdullah Al Mazrooi heaped praises on the players for the courageous display at the Azadi Stadium in spite of some foul refereeing in the Asian champions league match which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Having seen his team trounced 3-0 at home by Piroozi just two weeks ago, Al Gharafa coach Paulo Silas was delighted with the resilience displayed by his players in the intimidating atmosphere of the Azadi Stadium.

Qatari international Lawrence Quaye fired in a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as 10-man Al Gharafa prevented Piroozi from clinching a spot in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League with a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

With little options ranging from victory to win, AL Gharafa will take on Iranian giants Piroozi at the Azadi Stadium in the Group D match in the Asian Champions League.

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In front of great deal of following, Al Gharafa senior squad performed their pre-game training session at the Azadi Internationals Stadium, the biggest in Iran .

Group D leaders Piroozi a ...