Courtesy: Bahrain News Agency


Khalid bin Hamad Youth Centres Futsal League semi-finals

02/09/2016

Manama, Sept. 2 (BNA): The two teams that will play in the finals will be determined today at the fourth Khalid bin Hamad Youth Centers Futsal League and first People with Disabilities League, organized the Ministry of Youth & Sports Affairs.

The youth centers semi-finals first match kicks-off today with Abu Saiba Youth Center team facing Safra Youth Center team at 5PM. The second match begins at 6PM with Zallaq, the title holder, facing Al Shakhoora at 6PM.

Both matches will be played at the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation Hall in Isa Sports City near the National Stadium.

The semi-finalists were decided after Abu Saiba defeated Karranah in the quarter finals with a score of 3-1 and Al Safra qualified by beating Salmabad in the penalty shoot outs. As for Zallaq, they reached the semi-finals by defeating South Sehla in the penalty shoot-outs and Al Shakhoora qualified after defeating Karbabad with a score of 4-0 goals.

All teams have hopes of reaching the finals and these matches will be among the most competitive in the league.

As for the People with Disabilities League, the matches to determine the third and fourth position will be held at 7PM with the Special Education team facing the Deaf Society team.


Zallaq and Al Shakhoora reserve their seats in the semi-finals of the league

Zallaq Youth Center team and Al Shakhoora Youth Center team, reserved their spots in the fourth Khalid bin Hamad Youth Centers Futsal League and first People with Disabilities League, after defeating South Sehla Youth Center team and Karbabad Youth Center team.

Zallaq, the title holder, defeated South Sehla in the penalty shoot outs with a score of 4-3 goals after the two teams tied with 1-1 goals. The goal for South Sehla was scored by Sayed Alawi Sayed Moosa and the Zallaq goal was scored by Attiya Mohamed Khalaf.

Al Shakhoora didn't face any challenge in the second match where they defeated Karbabad with a score of 4-0 goals, the goals were scored by: Hussain Sabt, Ahmed Mohamed Salman, Sayed Amin Ibrahim and Mahmoud Salman.


Khalifa bin Ahmed proud of the League

HE Brigadier-General Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of the Public Security at the Interior Ministry, said: "We are happy with the establishment of the Khalid bin Hamad League. The Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs has managed to translate the directives of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth & Sport, President of Bahrain Athletics Association, by launching the fourth edition of this successful league."

He praised the efforts of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad in supporting the youth and sports movement in the Kingdom, which in return contributes to the development of this vital sector. He further praised His Highness for establishing a league for people with disabilities which translates the directives of integrating this category of citizens into society, by the wise leadership.


Al Hawaj Group is a "gold sponsor" to the fourth Khalid bin Hamad League

Abdulwahab Al Hawaj: the league keeps pace with the Kingdom's development in sports

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth & Sport, President of Bahrain Athletics Association, said that gold sponsorship from Al Hawaj Group for the fourth Khalid bin Hamad Youth Centers Futsal League and first People with Disabilities League, confirms the important role of the private sector as a key factor in the league's success.

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa praised the cooperation with Al Hawaj Group and said that their sponsorship is clear evidence of the company's official’s keenness in supporting local events.

Abdulwahab Al Hawaj, President of Al Hawaj Group, commenting on the sponsorship, saie: "We appreciate the efforts by HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for contributing to the enrichment of sports in Bahrain over the past years. The league keeps up with the pace of the Kingdom's development in various sports."


Al-Qasr Projects becomes among bronze sponsors of Futsal League

HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad, the First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth & Sport, the President of Bahrain Athletics Association hailed the bronze sponsorship of Al-Qasr Projects to the 4th Khalid bin Hamad Futsal League, stating that it will contribute to the event's success. HH pointed to the continued collaboration between the company and the Organizing Committee of the event, underlined the private sector support of such events and was a key to meeting their goals. For his part, Mr. Waleed Al Rayyes, the General Manager of the company, confirmed that the Al-Qasr Projects' bronze sponsorship to the event comes as part of its keenness to contribute to the welfare of the Bahraini youth society and support sport activities in Bahrain.


Ali bin Khalifa: Futsal League Confirms HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad’s keenness to support youth

HE Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of Bahrain Football Association's Board of Directors, praised the successes achieved by Khalid bin Hamad Futsal League, applauding the move to also hold a league for people with disabilities as part of the event. HE Shaikh Ali stressed the positive role of the league on the local clubs as well as the youth centers, given the fact that it gives an opportunity to discover youth talents. He also applauded the efforts being made by the Organizing Committee of the event, wishing success to all the participating teams in the event.


Honoring the stars of the last two quarter-final matches

HE Brigadier-General Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of the Public Security in the Interior Ministry and HE Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Bahrain Football Association's Board of Directors honoured two players from the Zallaq Youth center team match against South Sehla Youth Center team.

The players include Sayed Jawad Amin, goal keeper of South Sehla Youth Center team and Rashid Bakhit Al Dossari, captain of Zallaq Youth Center team.

Player Ahmed Mohamed Salman from Al Shakhoora, also received the best player of the match award in the quarter final match that had Al Shakhoora Youth Center team face Karbabad Youth Center and this is the second time he wins the award during the league.


Zallaq supporters celebrate their team reaching the semi-finals

The supporters of Zallaq Youth Center team had a massive celebration after their team defeated South Sehla and qualified to the semi-finals. The fans kept on cheering their team, applauding them throughout the match and congratulated the players after the match ended.


Al Dossari: Our goal is the final and to keep the title

Rashid Bakhit Al Dossari, captain of Zallaq Youth Center team, expressed his joy with his team reaching the semi-finals of the league.

He stressed by saying that his team seeks to reach the final match and achieve the title for the second time. He pointed out that his team delivered an outstanding performance during the match against South Sehla Youth center team and they are determined to do their best to achieve their goal.


Salman: We are happy with reaching the semi-finals... and seek to reach the finals

Ahmed Mohamed Salman, a player from Al Shakhoora Youth Center team said: "We are happy with reaching the semi-finals, and we have a hard mission in out next task. We did not participate just to mark our attendance. We will seek to reach the finals and compete to achieve the title. We are determined and we hope to achieve our goals in this amazing sports gathering."



Posted by Luca Ranocchiari --> luca.ranocchiari@futsalplanet.com