Al Gharafa Wins HH the Emir Basketball Cup for the Fourth Time

Doha, April 28 (QNA) - Al Gharafa won Friday HH the Emir Basketball Cup for the fourth time in their history, beating Al Jaish SC 92-82 in the final.

Al Gharafa lost the first quarter 19-23, then responded with 24-21 win in the second quarter. The first half ended 43-44 in Al Jaish's favor. Al Gharafa rallied in the second half and dominated the third and fourth quarter 22-17, and 27-21 respectively to win the title.

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Vice President HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al-Thani and President of the Qatar Basketball Federation Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Muftah awarded the trophy and gold medals to Al Gharafa and the silver medals to Al Jaish.

Al Gharafa had lost the final to Al Jaish last year 72-63 and seemed motivated this time around to avenge their loss. The cup win also means Al Gharafa achieved a double this season after winning Qatar Cup. They won the latter after beating Al Rayyan 104-92.

Al Rayyan holds the record for winning HH the Emir Cup with eight. They are followed by Al Gharafa. All of Al Sadd, Qatar, and Al Jaish won the competition twice.