This historic win for the energetic team from Slave Island marks Young Victory SC as the new champions, gaining prominence within the Sri Lankan community in Doha.
Young Victory showcased a superior performance in the group stage, winning two games and drawing one, accumulating seven points to top their group. They then defeated Kalkuda FC 2-0 in the quarterfinals and advanced to the semifinals. In the semifinals, Young Victory faced Golden Star from Trincomalee. Both teams displayed impressive football, but neither could convert their chances, leading to a 0-0 draw at full time. The match was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, where Young Victory’s goalkeeper made spectacular saves, propelling his team to the grand finale.
On the other side, Everocks had a strong run, defeating Maroons FC 2-0 in the semifinals to face Young Victory. The match began under the floodlights, with both teams playing intensely. Despite numerous early opportunities and solid performances from both goalkeepers, the full-time score remained 0-0. The match then moved to a penalty shootout. After seven attempts, neither team could break the deadlock. The championship was finally decided by a coin toss, which favored Young Victory, crowning them as the brand-new champions of Doha before the season’s end.
In the Veteran Category, Fantastic FC was crowned as champions after beating Doha Veterans in the final.
The awards were as follows:
- Best Goalkeeper: Charley (Young Victory SC) – Elite
- Best Player: Mohamed (Golden Star FC) – Elite
- Best Goalkeeper: Mohamed Ajamal (Fantastic FC) – Veterans
- Best Player: Mohamed Faizer (Fantastic FC) – Veterans
