The former national coach had arithmetically won the championship a few weeks ago, but Al-Shamal (2nd) recovered 3 points due to an error in the opponent’s substitutions. Now the title is won arithmetically
It is said that waiting increases desire, and then, evidently, Roberto Mancini will have enjoyed the title won by his Al-Sadd in Qatar even more. Because today’s victory in the championship became arithmetic thanks to the conquest of three points against Shamal, who by winning could have overtaken Al-Sadd in the standings at the very last corner. But the match between first and second ended 3-2 in favor of the former national coach’s team: 2-0 at the end of the first half (with a scratch from former Liverpool player Roberto Firmino), numerical superiority at the start of the second half and a final trio. Al-Sadd’s championship victory thus becomes arithmetic after the controversial episode of recent weeks, when Shamal recovered 3 points despite a defeat due to an incorrect substitution of their opponents, Qatar SC, who had won 0-2 on the field but fielded one more foreigner than those allowed by the rules. The 3-0 defeat had sensationally reopened the championship, but the victory in the direct clash crowned Al-Sadd champion. And now yes, Mancini is free to celebrate.
the joy of the tip
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Roberto Mancini at the end of the match: “I have to say thanks to all the players for this achievement. Everyone kept their concentration high and gave their all throughout the season. But I also have to say thanks to the technical, administrative and medical staff of the club. This is a moment of great joy for all of us, which we want to share with all our fans. This title, after winning the Qatar-UAE Super Cup, gives us another special moment in a special year.”
