Fresh from clinching the Qatar Stars League (QSL) Golden Boot, Harambee Stars skipper Michael Olunga was again on the scoresheet as Al Duhail edged Al Sadd 3-2 to book a ticket to the Emir Cup final.Duhail got sweet revenge on Al Sadd who pipped them to the league title for the second season in a row as they settled for runner’s up position in successive campaigns. إلى نهائي #كأس_الأمير ❤️🎥 | ثلاثية #الدحيل في شباك السد pic.twitter.com/cvUQwug9Eg— نادي الدحيل ALDUHAIL (@DuhailSC) March 14, 2022 It only took Al Duhail seven minutes to break the deadlock through Tunisian forward Ferjani Sassi who has endured a challenging time at the club since making the switch from African giants Zamalek SC having yet to score a league goal. Ghanaian skipper Andre Ayew who missed out on the Golden Boot after finishing second, nine goals behind Michael Olunga restored parity for Al Sadd three minutes after the half-hour mark. Former Gor Mahia forward Olunga finally bagged his first goal in the Emir Cup this season, a minute before the halftime whistle to ensure Al Duhail went into the break leading 2-1.Sassi ensured Al Duhail’s progression to the Emir Cup final with 10 minutes left on the clock as he sealed his brace to see him close his season with a flurry of goals. 🚩 نهاية المباراةالسد 2 × 3 #الدحيل⚽️ 7’ فرجاني ساسي⚫️ 33’ أندريه آيو⚽️ 44’ مايكل أولونغا⚽️ 80’ فرجاني ساسي⚫️ 90’ بغداد بونجاحنصف النهائي | #كأس_الأمير pic.twitter.com/6OZc39dlmd— نادي الدحيل ALDUHAIL (@DuhailSC) March 14, 2022 Algerian international Baghdad Bounedjah grabbed a consolation goal for Al Sadd in the 90th minute but the strike proved not enough as Al Duhail held on to the 3-2 win. Duhail will now be in the running to reclaim the Cup they won back in 2019 and will face Al Gharafa who are the 2012 champions in the final.
