06 Feb 2016
Doha, 6 February 2016. Aspire Academy showed genuine promise in coasting to victory over Shanghai Greenland in the second game of Day 2’s Al Kass International Cup 2016. This victory ensures Aspire also a spot in the quarter-finals.
In the Group A battle on Saturday evening, Aspire Academy defeated the Chinese team 6-1 thanks to a strong and solid performance. Aspire's goals were scored by Syahputra (2'), Ibrahim (24', 33', 77'), Alminhali (40'), and Al-Hasia (89'), while Liu (39') marked to goal for Shanghai.
Due to the defeat of Shanghai Greenland in their frist game on Friday against Inter Milano, Aspire's victory ensures that the Qatari will advance into the knockout phase.
The remaining game of Aspire Academy in the group stage against Inter Milano takes place on Monday at 7:45pm.