Mahdi, Mojtaba, Hussain, Abdullah, Makram against Saric, Capote, Tej, Markovic, Mallash? For those who do not follow Asian handball, sounds like the winner is easily predictable before the beginning. However, handball is sport of miraculous surprises. Saudi Arabia Al Noor, led with outstanding display of Amine Bannour and goalkeeper Mohammed, won 25:23 (11:10) against Qatari powerhouse El Jaish in the final match of the Asian Club Championship in Amman, Jordan.
Al Noor performance in the final match topped series of good displays on the tournament, including easy victories against Lakhwiya and Iranian side Oil & Gas, who progressed to the semi-final due to better goal difference, after lucky draw against UAE Al Jazira. The team was well-prepared and years of playing together finally paid off.
In the third-place match Lakhwiya scored an easy 31:21 victory over Oil & Gas. In the 5th place match, Al Jazira (UAE) defeated the hosts, Jordanian Al Ahli, while Al Ahli from Bahrain finished 7th, following an easy win over Ahli Sidab from Oman.
Final standings:
1. Al Noor (KSA)
2. El Jaish (QAT)
3. Lakhwiya (QAT)
4. Oil & Gas (IRI)
5. Al Jazira (UAE)
6. Al Ahli (JOR)
7. Al Ahli (BRN)
8. Ahli Sidab (OMN)
mario
5. November 2016. at 22:50
Why will not play Japanesse teams ?