The Qatar Stars League has decided to allow fans in the penultimate round of the QNB Stars League (QSL), which is expected to feature exciting games as title race goes down to the wire.
The QSL resumed behind closed doors on July 24 after the coronavirus hiatus with three rounds being held in the empty stadiums. However, the Qatar Stars League yesterday announced the return of fans from Round 21, which begins tomorrow.
“As part of measures following the resumption of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League and to gradually restore normalcy, the Qatar Stars League, in co-operation with the authorities concerned, has decided to allow fans at the stadiums with a limited number of tickets for each match, as per the following precautionary measures, starting from Week 21 of QSL,” it said in a statement.
It also mentioned a number of specific controls for each match to ensure the safety and security of everyone.
“Everyone must have a ticket to enter the stadium. Tickets will be available only online, on the official website (tickets.qsl.qa). Only General Admission tickets will be up for sale. Tickets for the left and right sides of VIP Stand will not be sold.”
Besides, children below 12 years old will be denied entry at the stadium, with all attendees must wear masks and Ehteraz mobile application must display green on their status.
“Maintaining social distancing is a must at the stadium. The initial stage will be followed by several stages, after which the situation will be assessed according to the developments,” the statement added.
Just one point separate table-toppers Al Duhail (46 points) and Al Rayyan as QSL has reached a crucial stage with plenty of thrilling action expected in the last two rounds . Al Duhail, were comfortably sitting on top four points clear but they suffered a blow after defeat to defending champions Al Sadd in Week 20. Al Sadd, who are third with 41 points, have slim chances of retaining the title.
Al Duhail will square off with Al Khor (11th with 16 points), while Al Rayyan meet Al Shahania (bottom of the table with 15 points).
Both the matches will be played on Friday simultaneously at Al Sadd and Al Janoub stadiums respectively. While Al Duhail and Al Rayyan are eyeing title, Al Khor and Al Shahania will be battling to avoid relegation in these games.
Tomorrow, Al Sadd – the only side to win all three games since QSL resumption – will take on Qatar SC hoping to continue their winning streak.
Another tomorrow’s clash between Al Sailiya and A Arabi will be noted more as both teams are on same number of points (25) and the latter are placed fifth on better goal difference.
