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Tuesday 05 Feb 2019
Eto’o
eto’o
celebrates
qatar’s glory
PSG 1 - 1 Kashiwa
Aspire Academy 0 - 1 Raja
@alkassintlcup
www.alkassinternationalcup.com
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AL KASS REVELS IN QATAR’S AL KASS:
FOOTBALLING GLORY WHERE ELITE
VIPS WITNESS ENTHRALLING OPENING DAY OF TOURNAMENT
COACHES FLOURISH
The Al Kass International Cup has become the small adventures on our off days off, like tournament, he has already taken small steps
notable worldwide for the young players it the desert safari. in his career. In order to establish yourself
has hosted who have gone on to star at the in professional football, the most important
top level. Qatar’s victorious Asian Cup team How important are such tournaments for the factor is being able to deal with obstacles
is the most recent and glorious example, but development of young players? and to assert yourself at the absolute top
many other veterans of the tournament are Competing at this high international level is level.
now sprinkled across the world’s top leagues. an important factor in the development for
all young players. The step from youth to professional business
And, it’s not only players who have is something you have also achieved as
graduated from Al Kass to grace the global Just a few months after your participation a coach. After winning the UEFA Youth
game – its coaches too. In 2017, Marco in the 2017 Al Kass Cup, you gained League you were promoted to coach of
Rose managed Red Bull Salzburg to their international attention coaching Red Bull’s the professional team of Red Bull Salzburg in
second consecutive Al Kass semi-final and, U-19s to victory in the UEFA Youth League. the 2017/18 season. What was the biggest
three months later, led his young protégés to On the way to the title, Salzburg defeated change for you in this transition?
victory in the UEFA Youth League – the U19s teams like Benfica, Manchester City, Paris The transition was not that big. Essential
equivalent of the Champions League. Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid and FC aspects are that in professional football you
Barcelona. What was the secret behind this will be, above all, measured on results, and
Red Bull Salzburg’s management took a keen huge success? players are picked up at a different level in
interest in Rose’s achievements, and put him To win such a title, many things have to certain areas than youth players. For me as
in charge of the senior team later the same come together. Basically, our structure in a coach, my job at FC Red Bull Salzburg is still
year. The 42-year-old German has continued developing young players, our game idea focused on developing the players and our
Kicked off by Barcelona and Cameroon Qatar; Pasquale Salzano, Italian Ambassador Abdulrahman, Qatari football enthusiast to demonstrate the world-class coaching and our concept in the academy laid own game idea.
legend Samuel Eto’o, the opening day of the to Qatar; Belen Alfaro, Spanish Ambassador prowess that he previously displayed at important foundations for this achievement.
2019 Al Kass International Cup took place to Qatar; Seiichi Otsuka, Italian Ambassador “I come here to see my friends play. Qatar winning Al Kass, leading Salzburg to the Austrian Then, we also had a great team with high In 2022, Qatar is hosting the FIFA World Cup,
amidst a carnival atmosphere, following to Qatar; and Mr. Pierluigi Collina, FIFA’s the Asian Cup has inspired all of us, and now Championship and the semi-finals of the UEFA individual quality and the willingness to give where the country’s national team is going
Qatar’s heroic triumph in the AFC Asian Cup. referees committee Chairman. everybody wants to win the World Cup as well. This Europa League in his first season in charge. everything. Every victory has made the guys to face big footballing nations. How do you
The eighth edition of the world-class youth mission begins here.” stronger, and we have never lost our fun and assess the development of football in Qatar?
tournament is once again showcasing some In a festive atmosphere, 2018 cup winners Jassim, Aspire Academy supporter In this exclusive interview, Rose speaks about coolness. As we are having this conversation*, Qatar
of the world’s most talented young players Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 against last his memories of the Al Kass International Cup, has just made it the final of the Asian Cup
before an enraptured audience in Doha. year’s runners up, Kashiwa Reysol, in a game “After what happened last week with the Qatari his coaching philosophy, and his views on the Events like the “Al Kass International Cup” and has shown that development is in
that caught fire late on. In the second match, national team, I want to see football every day.” development of football in Qatar. are a good stage for many talents. The full swing. The decisive factor will be to
The event was attended by various Qatari Morocco’s Raja Casablanca narrowly Mohammed, Aspire Academy supporter challenge, of course, is the step from junior constantly confirm these results and continue
dignitaries, including H.E. Sheikh Hamad prevailed by a single goal over Aspire Marco, you participated in the “Al Kass to professional player. Some former players on this positive path.
bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President Academy. “Al Kass is a rare opportunity to see future football International Cup” in Doha with the U-17 of the tournament, such as Adrien Rabiot,
of Qatar Football Association; H.E. Hassan stars play up close. I come here every year, and it team of Red Bull Salzburg in 2016 and Kingsley Coman and Achraf Hakimi have *) This interview was conducted on January
Abdullah Al-Thawadi, Secretary General iew from The Terraces has been more than once that we’ve seen one of 2017. What memories have you kept of this become successful players in great teams. 29, 2019, three days before Qatar recorded a
of the Supreme Committee for Delivery On the sidelines of both matches, we asked fans the players in their clubs’ senior teams thereafter. tournament? In your opinion, what are the most important historic victory in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
& Legacy; Mr. Essa Bin Abdullah Al- and supporters what drew them to Aspire Academy Also, I want to see PSG win again.” It was valuable experience for all of us. I qualities a young player has to have in order Pictures: ©RB/GEPA
Hitmi, General Manager of Alkass Sports today. This is what they had to say: Thierry, Paris St. Germain supporter. was particularly impressed by the perfect to make it to the top?
Channels; Mohamed Khalifa Al-Suwaidi, organisation, the incredible infrastructure and If a young player participates in this
President of Aspire Zone Foundation; Jassim “I have come here today because Al Kass brings my “The atmosphere is just fantastic at Al Kass. You’ll
TOP PLAYERS - MATCHDAY ONE
Al Buainain, Secretary General of Qatar home team to Doha.” never come so close to world-class football as you
Olympic Committee; Nasser Al Khater, Aziz, Raja Casablanca supporter are here. It’s a celebration and definitely better than
Assistant Secretary General of the Supreme watching at home.”
Committee for Delivery & Legacy; Mansoor “Al Kass brings Morocco back to us, so we come to Janice, Australian football enthusiast and Kashiwa
Al Ansari, General Secretary of Qatar Football support our team all the way to the cup.” Walid and Reysol supporter. Match 1 Match 2
Association and Hani Ballan, CEO of Qatar Issam, Raja Casablanca supporters
Stars League. Tidjany Chabrol, Oussama Zemraoui,
“Al Kass is a window into the future. Had you been Paris Gaint Germain FC Raja Club Athletic
The globally resonant nature of the here a few years ago, you may have seen some 1 goal for PSG in their 1-1 draw with 1 goal in 1-0 victory over Aspire Academy
tournament was reflected by the attendance of the players that won the Asian Cup last week. Kashiwa Reysol
of several international dignitaries, including Maybe we’re seeing tomorrow’s world champions
Nurmakhmad Kholov, Russian Ambassador to playing here today.”
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Paris saint germain fc
GK Romain Sallard
DF Thierno Balde
DF Gaylord Kitenge
DF Abdoulaye Kamara
DF Hubert Mbuyi Muamba
DF Soumaula Coulibaly
MF Hervé Malebe
FW Tidjany Chabrol
FW Isaac Karamoko
FW Kenny Nagera (C)
FW Samuel Noireau
HONOURS EVEN BETWEEN PSG & kashiwa reysol
KASHIWA FOLLOWING EXPLOSIVE FINALE
GK Masato Saski
DF Hayato Fujimoto
Paris Saint-German and Kashiwa Reysol Sasaki. by Reysol’s alert backline. By now, the DF Ibuki Toda (C)
shared the spoils in the opening match of Al By now, the game had settled into a familiar game was developing into a full-blooded FW Yuki Shimizu
Kass 2019, following a pulsating encounter pattern, with Reysol dominating possession encounter, typified on the hour mark when MF Sohki Tamura
that exploded into life in the last few minutes. with patient build-up play, while PSG sought Sugawara saw yellow following a thundering DF Fumito Okihara
to break swiftly on the counter. challenge on Hubert Muamba. DF Takuma Otake
Barcelona and Cameroon legend Samuel MF Naito Saito
Eto’o performed the ceremonial kick off The first half drew to a close with Kashiwa in On 70 minutes, hard-running attacker Noireau FW Shun Nakajima
to get the game underway, with Reysol’s the ascendancy, but unable to break the was withdrawn for Edouard Michut, and the MF Daichi Sugawara
combative striker Yuki Shimizu catching the deadlock due to a resolute Parisian defence. French side’s attacking threat was blunted DF Hayato Tanaka
eye in the early stages. However, it was as a result. Kashiwa continued to fashion
midfielder Naito Saito who went close to PSG are the only club apart from Aspire the better chances, but Sallard performed
opening the scoring for the Japanese on six Academy to have participated in all eight admirably to keep the French side from
MAN OF THE MATCH
minutes, his short-range effort smothered by editions of the tournament, and are also the conceding.
Romain Sallard, who also confidently claimed record holders, having taken the cup home
the resultant corner with a minimum of fuss. on three occasions. Meanwhile, Kashiwa And - implausibly and against the run of play
Reysol are competing for the fifth time. Both - PSG appeared to have stolen a winner with
The French keeper was called into action sides are therefore familiar fixtures at Aspire five minutes remaining, when Tidjany Chabrol
again soon after, when Hayato Fujimoto Zone. forced the ball home following a frenzied
crossed well from the right and Shimizu
planted a firm header that Sallard did well However, Al Kass 2019 is notable for the
goalmouth scramble. It was desperately cruel
on Kashiwa, yet they refused to be beaten,
Tidjany Chabrol - PSG
to save. He was quickly establishing himself
as PSG’s standout performer, and had to
introduction of several new elements.
VAR is being used for the first time, and
pouring forward and snatching a sensational
92nd minute leveller when substitute Hidetaki
MVP of the Match
once again react quickly to keep out Daichi the tournament also boasts an all-female Maei crashed a rising effort in off the bar.
Sugawara’s curling effort direct from a match officials roster. Canadian referee
corner. Carol Anne Chennard acquitted herself well The capacity crowd at Aspire Academy had
in this opener, content to let the play flow witnessed a thrilling finale to an engrossing
Almost 20 minutes passed before PSG had whenever possible. game – one that has already set a high
a chance of note, after the ball ran under watermark for Al Kass 2019.
Kashiwa centre back Hayato Tanaka’s foot Ten minutes into the second period, Noireau
The Experts
to let in Samuel Noireau, whose hard and went close with a fine drive that Sasaki could “It’s always exciting when this start because they always give
low drive forced a good save from Masato only parry, but the danger was cleared tournament starts. tremendous performances.
There is added excitement this year Also, Kashiwa Reysol are always playing
Say…
because of some new changes - we’ve exciting football.
got VAR being used, and then you see
the president of the Qatar Football Sometimes opening games can be a
X Association here, you see Pierluigi
Collina, the most famous referee in the
little bit cautious, but I’m glad that we
saw a good game and two goals. I
world here with FIFA. think 1-1 was probably a fair reflection
Match Score Rhodri Williams –
Al Kass Analyst It was nice to see the first game with
of the match.”
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PSG - they’ve won it three times and are
the reigning champions.
You want them to get off to a good
Paris saint germain fc kashiwa reysol
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Group Al Kass 2019 Teams Group Al Kass 2019 Teams
FC Bayern München Real Madrid CF
“We are looking forward to participating in this high-class tournament where our players will gain “It’s my second year in this tournament and we’re going with the goal of doing our best. We will
valuable experiences on and off the pitch.” certainly give our best because this is our objective everywhere we go.”
Representing Germany in the Alkass International Cup 2019, Bayern Munich FC is one of the best Representing Spain in the Alkass International Cup 2019 is Real Madrid. With a record 10
sides in the Bundesliga. Founded in 1900, it has been one of the most successful football clubs Champions League/European Cup titles to their name, Real Madrid can justifiably claim to be
in Germany’s history, with a record of 28 national titles and 18 national cups. Moreover, Bayern the most successful football team in European history. Founded in 1902, Los Blancos have since
Munich FC has a total of five UEFA Champions League Cups to their name, and they won the dominated domestic football for long spells and, along with their age-old rivals FC Barcelona,
FIFA Club World Cup in 2013. The team is captained by a world class goal keeper, Manuel have come to represent the essence of Spanish footballing excellence. Current first-team
Neuer. The youth academy, Bayern Munich Junior Team, was established in 1902 and many of players include global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos and
its players have graduated to be regular players in Germany and the Bundesliga. The Junior Sergio Ramos. The youth team is one of the world’s most successful academies – La Fabrica (the
Team have won the U17 Bundesliga five times, with their most recent achieved in 2017. The U17 factory), which has been responsible for producing some of the most talented individuals ever
Bayern Munich have participated on two previous occasions in the Alkass International Cup, to have played the game. Graduates include Raul, Iker Casillas, Juan Mata, Samuel Eto’o and
in 2015 and 2017. They bring 7 International Players with them to this year’s tournament: Lucas Esteban Cambiasso. The academy players train at Real Madrid Ciudad (Real Madrid City), a
Copado, Luca Denk, Tusuf Kabadayi, Moritz Mosandl, Nemanja Motika, Thorben Rhein, and $140m complex that also hosts the senior squad.
Toman Reinelt.
FC Spartak Moscow
Altinordu FK
“It is nice to see top level teams in the tournament’s schedule. We hope it goes the best way,
and the players show their best qualities and enjoy their experience here in Qatar.”
Representing Turkey in the Alkass International Cup 2019
is Altinordu F.K. Founded in 1923, Altinordo FK is a Turkish Representing Russia at the Alkass International Cup 2019 is FC Spartak Moscow, Russia’s
football club based in the city of Izmir. Altinordo FK aims to most successful football team, which was founded in 1922. With a record of ten Russian
provide the young talents with the practices and education Championships, it is 83rd in the UEFA club rankings. The Football School associated with the club
needed to help them grow to be worldwide stars. was founded in the 1930’s, but did not become an official Academy until the 15th of October
2009. The Academy is named after Spartak’s legendary player Fyodor Cherenkov. With over 400
appearances for the club, the fans regard him as the greatest player in history. The academy
now runs ten teams, the youngest of which were born in 2011. FC Spartak Moscow Academy
brings with them 11 International players.
Etoile Sportive Du Sahe
“Our goal is to take full advantage of the experience that will pit us against the best clubs in the Suwon Samsung F.C
world to situate ourselves in our work.”
For the first time in Alkass International Cup history Tunisia will be represented by Etoile Sportive “We are extremely pleased to attend one of the world best youth football competitions. We
Du Sahel at the Alkass International Cup 2019. ESS was founded in 1925 it is also considered sincerely appreciate all people involved in organising this event.”
one of the best clubs in Tunisia. The club’s infrastructure is made up of five football pitches,
restaurant, fitness room, club hotel, physiotherapy center. The centre has allowed the club to Representing South Korea at the Alkass International Cup 2019 is Suwon Samsung. The team
export talents to Europe, like Aymen Abdennour, Mohamed Amine Chermiti, Yassine Chikhaoui, was founded 24 years ago in 1995, and since then Suwon Samsung have managed to become
Mohamed Ali Nafkha, Ammar Jemal, Karim Haggui, Seif Ghezal and several other players, and one of the most famous clubs in Asian Football. They have achieved four K League 1 wins, four
it especially allowed the players to be constantly competitive to win local and continental FA Cups, and two AFC Champions League cups. The youth academy of the club is known as
titles. International level players include Slimen Ahmed, Bilel Mghanem, Falleh Med Aziz, and Suwon Samsung Bluewings Academy, and was founded in 2007. Their youth team is currently
Sontalma Sidible. competing in the K League Junior and the Korea National Youth Football League.
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Aspire academy
GK Yousef Balideh
DF Mohamed Aiash
MF Mostafa Kadira (C)
MF Faisal Azadi
FW Abdulrahman Al-Abdulrahman
MF Naif Alhadhrami
RAJA EDGE OUT
FW Mekki Tombari
DF Khaled Bin Sabaa
DF Muhammad Zidan
DF Abdulla Al-Sulaiti
HOSTS IN A BAD-TEMPERED AFFAIR
MF Jassem Abdulsallam
raja club athletic
Red cards outnumbered goals as a bad to be blocked by the determined hosts. Abdennabi fire over twice in a matter of
tempered match saw Moroccan side Raja Mekki Tombari had Aspire’s best chance of seconds, and Aspire then went close when GK Yassine Zoubir
Casablanca edge out hosts Aspire Academy the opening half but his on-target effort was substitute Mohammad Alsukhun neatly DF Walid Haouzi
in the second match of the tournament. blocked by Yahya Laamech and went out for backheeled in the box to find Alhadhrami DF Adham El Khalfy
With Qatar’s memorable victory over Japan a corner. but his left-foot effort was blocked. DF Abdelkhalek Chourouki (C)
to lift the Asia Cup still fresh in the minds, The hosts appealed for a spot-kick 10 minutes Aspire’s hopes were then dealt a blow as DF Yahya Laamech
hopes were high of another Qatari success. before the break when skipper Mostafa Aiash caught Raja substitute Elhoussine MF Rayane Mourajid
That first Asia Cup win had been achieved Kadira went down in the box after being Rahimi and despite protesting that he had MF Oussama Zemraoui
with valuable contributions from former caught by goalkeeper Yassine Zoubir, but the played the ball he was shown a second MF Anas Mtitach
Aspire Academy graduates but the feel- referee was unimpressed. yellow card. FW Chiboub Abdennabi
good factor disappeared as Raja proved the The game sprang to life on 37 minutes when Aspire refused to give in though and Tombari FW Reda Smaili
better of the two teams. Raja midfielder Anas Mtitach sent in a low forced a one-handed save from the keeper MF Ismail El Idrissi El Arari
Just as in Abu Dhabi three days earlier, VAR drive from just outside the penalty area as they pressed for an equalizer. Kadira then
played a major role in the outcome, but and Balideh could only parry the ball into won and took a free-kick after being caught
this time it was not in favor of the Qataris. the path of Abdennabi who was quicker to high – leading to a yellow card for match-
MAN OF THE MATCH
A late penalty awarded for handball with respond than Aiash and fired home. winner Zemraoui – but the skipper’s resulting
the assistance of VAR had led to Qatar’s Raja’s celebrations were cut short though effort went over the bar.
third goal against the Japanese but on this as the referee ruled the effort out for offside Kadira became the second Aspire player
occasion a similar decision led to the only after consulting the TV screen. to see red when his reckless challenge on El
goal of the game. Aspire’s reprieve was short-lived however Khalfy led to him being sent off, having been
Minutes before Oussama Zemraoui’s as on the stroke of half-time the ball was booked earlier.
successful spot-kick, referee Umpierrez of
Uruguay had ruled out a Raja goal for offside
launched high into the box and Aiash’s
efforts to nod the ball back to his keeper saw
That left Aspire’s hopes in tatters and Raja
comfortably held on for a deserved victory.
Oussama Zemraoui - RAJA
after Chiboub Abdennabi found the net.
In the end, it didn’t matter as Aspire lost their
the ball brush off his head before hitting his
hand, and this time VAR went against the
MVP of the Match
discipline in the second half as they ended Qataris.
the game with six yellow cards, two of which Zemraoui made no mistake from the spot to
became reds. give the Raja a half-time lead, much to the
The game was physical from the start but delight of their sizeable and vocal support.
both sides created opportunities. Raja
displayed plenty of skill and Zemraoui put
Abdennabi through on goal only for his effort The early stages of the second half saw
The Experts
“We saw quite a few interesting football and we should always bring
situations in the game – it was a bit of a them into the competition because of
learning curve for Aspire. what they do.
Say…
They lost a couple of players, so it was They sing all the way, they get into the
difficult for them. When you’re on your party atmosphere, and that will help
way to being a professional footballer them a lot.
X to play with your first team, you make a
lot of mistakes along the way. We have just seen a wonderful
atmosphere with Qatar winning the
Match Score Nick Summerbee –
Al Kass Analyst
Sometimes you lose your cool. You have
got to learn to handle situations like
Asian Cup.
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that. We want crowds and we want people
enjoying football. “
We had a lot of Tunisian and Moroccan
fans; they have a lot of passion for
Aspire academy raja club athletic
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GAMES SCHEDULE
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GROUP STAGE
GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C GROUP D
Paris Saint FC Bayern
Aspire Academy Real Madrid CF
Germain FC München
FC Spartak
Rangers FC AS Roma Altinordu FK
Moscow
Raja Club Kashiwa Etoile Sportive Suwon
Athletic Reysol Du Sahel Samsung F.C
DATE NO. TEAMS TIME VENUE
1 Paris Saint Germain FC 1-1 Kashiwa Reysol 16:35 5
Mon. 4 Feb 2 Aspire Academy 0-1 Raja Club Athletic 18:45 5
3 FC Bayern München Etoile Sportive Du Sahel 16:35 4
Tue. 5 Feb 4 FC Spartak Moscow VS Real Madrid CF 18:45 4
5 Raja Club Athletic Rangers FC 16:35 5
Wed. 6 Feb 6 AS Roma VS Paris Saint Germain FC 18:45 5
7 Altinordu FK Etoile Sportive Du Sahel 16:35 4
Thu. 7 Feb 8 Real Madrid CF VS Suwon Samsung F.C 18:45 4
9 Aspire Academy Rangers FC 16:35 5
Fri. 8 Feb VS
10 Kashiwa Reysol AS Roma 18:45 5
11 FC Bayern München Altinordu FK 16:35 4
Sat. 9 Feb VS
12 Suwon Samsung F.C FC Spartak Moscow 18:45 4
POSITIONS 9 - 12
13 Position 9 Position 10 16:35 4
Sun. 10 Feb 14 Position 11 VS Position 12 19:00 4
QUARTER FINALS
15 1st Group A 2nd Group C 16:35 5
Sun. 10 Feb 16 1st Group C VS 2nd Group A 19:00 5
17 1st Group B 2nd Group D 16:35 5
Mon. 11 Feb 18 1st Group D VS 2nd Group B 19:00 5
PLAY OFFS POSITIONS 8 - 5
19 Loser Game No. 15 Loser Game No. 18 16:35 4
Tue. 12 Feb 20 Loser Game No. 16 VS Loser Game No. 17 19:00 4
SEMI FINALS
21 Winner Game No. 15 Winner Game No. 18 16:35 5
Wed. 13 Feb 22 Winner Game No. 16 VS Winner Game No. 17 19:00 5
PLAY OFFS POSITIONS 8 - 5
23 Loser Game No. 19 Loser Game No. 20 16:35 4
Thu. 14 Feb 24 Winner Game No. 19 VS Winner Game No. 20 19:00 4
POSITIONS 3 - 4 & GRAND FINAL
25 Loser Game No. 21 Loser Game No. 22 16:35 5
Fri. 15 Feb ORGANIZERS
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STRATEGIC PARTNER
Winner Game No. 21 VS PLATINUM SPONSORS
Winner Game No. 22
GOLD SPONSOR
19:00
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