People watching the semi-final at Katara. Pic: Abdul Basit
Doha: Tomorrow (Friday) Qatar will take on Japan in the Asian Cup 2019 final at 5pm. It has been an impressive march by the Al Annabi (Maroons as the team is known) towards the final. They have not conceded any goal till now and convincingly beat Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Lebanon and UAE.
The match will kick off at 5pm and all fans have multiple options to watch the match. So get your sports attire on and get ready to cheer the team at one of these outdoor screening places around Qatar.
Here is a list of nine places we know of. There could be more. But here is something you can start with…
Katara Esplanade
Aspire Park, Behind Lake
Sheraton Park
Airport Park, next to Qatar Airways headquarters
Pearl Qatar, The Amphitheatre
Souq Waqif, Western Arena
Mall of Qatar, Oasis
Msheireb Downtown Doha
Torba Market (Ceremonial Court, Education city)
These big screens would provide a stadium kind of atmosphere to watch the match with other fans. So plan your evening accordingly and try to reach early.
And just in case you don't feel like stepping out, beIn is broadcasting it for free on their free to air channel.
But we would recommend heading to one of those big screens with friends and family and cheer your lungs out for a big win for Al Annabi. And it is a Friday, so no excuse.
Qatar and Japan's journey to the final
