Qatar national under-20 football team
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The Qatar national under-20 football team is the national youth team of Qatar
and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association
.
in Australia.
Qatar's response to the newly created World Youth Championship
came in the form of establishing a youth team of its own in 1976, however the team failed to qualify for the first two inaugural tournament in 1977
in Tunisia and in 1979
in Japan, however; Qatar U-20s got their best result two years later in Australia, who after a lackluster first round, set the tournament alight. Coached by Brazilian legend Evaristo de Macedo
, they impressed in every facet of the game. Against Brazil
in the quarter-finals, it was their dynamism and enterprising attack and an intelligent deployment of the offside trap that won the match (3-2). In the semis, up against a compact English eleven, they were able to rely on an inspired performance from their goalkeeper Ahmed. A solid defense, mettle in the tackle and effective opportunism in the penalty area did the rest.
They finished second suffering a 0-4 defeat to West Germany
in the final on a wet pitch which was extremely unfavorable to the Qatari's as they were not used to playing in such conditions.
Qatar's second international U-20 World Cup appearance came in fourteen years later, while Nigeria was setting up the stage to host the 1995
version, an epidemic of Ebola broke out in the Western parts of Africa, thus, forcing FIFA to relocate the tournament to Qatar, where the local officials proved exceptional efficiency in organizing such a big event in a period of twenty days.
Qatar's youth team were also runners-up to South Korea in the 1980 AFC Youth Championship held in Thailand.
Jørgen E. Larsen
(1995) Tini Ruiz (?-2011) Marcel Van Bjorn (2011-)
Netherlands Marcel Van Bjorn
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
All matches will be played in Doha
, Qatar
(UTC+3
).
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association
Qatar Football Association
The Qatar Football Association is the governing body of football in Qatar.-Beginnings:The advent of football at Qatar dates back to the year of 1946, accompanied by the arrival of oil companies...
.
History
Qatar's U-20 national team played a great role in the development of the game in Qatar and gave it its first shining moment on the global stage when the youth squad finished second in the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship1981 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship, the third edition of the FIFA World Youth Championship, was held in Australia from 3 to 18 October 1981. The tournament took place in six venues—where a total of 32 matches were played...
in Australia.
Qatar's response to the newly created World Youth Championship
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
came in the form of establishing a youth team of its own in 1976, however the team failed to qualify for the first two inaugural tournament in 1977
1977 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1977 FIFA World Youth Championship was the inaugural staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship and was held in Tunisia from June 27 to July 10, 1977. The tournament took place in four venues — Tunis, Rades, Sousse and Sfax — where a total of 28 matches were played, the smallest number in its...
in Tunisia and in 1979
1979 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship, the second staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship, was held in Japan from August 26 to September 7, 1979. The tournament took place in four venues — Kobe, Omiya, Tokyo and Yokohama — where a total of 32 matches were played, four more than in the...
in Japan, however; Qatar U-20s got their best result two years later in Australia, who after a lackluster first round, set the tournament alight. Coached by Brazilian legend Evaristo de Macedo
Evaristo de Macedo
Evaristo de Macedo Filho is a former Brazilian footballer and coach. He was capped by Brazil 14 games scoring 8 goals. He played for Barcelona until 1962. Then, the Catalan officials tried to talk him into taking Spanish citizenship so he can play for Spain, but he refused...
, they impressed in every facet of the game. Against Brazil
Brazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
in the quarter-finals, it was their dynamism and enterprising attack and an intelligent deployment of the offside trap that won the match (3-2). In the semis, up against a compact English eleven, they were able to rely on an inspired performance from their goalkeeper Ahmed. A solid defense, mettle in the tackle and effective opportunism in the penalty area did the rest.
They finished second suffering a 0-4 defeat to West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
in the final on a wet pitch which was extremely unfavorable to the Qatari's as they were not used to playing in such conditions.
Qatar's second international U-20 World Cup appearance came in fourteen years later, while Nigeria was setting up the stage to host the 1995
1995 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 10th FIFA World Youth Championship was held in Qatar from April 13 to April 28, 1995. The tournament took place in three venues in one city: Doha.-Qualification:-Group A:-------------------------Group B:--------------------...
version, an epidemic of Ebola broke out in the Western parts of Africa, thus, forcing FIFA to relocate the tournament to Qatar, where the local officials proved exceptional efficiency in organizing such a big event in a period of twenty days.
Qatar's youth team were also runners-up to South Korea in the 1980 AFC Youth Championship held in Thailand.
FIFA U-20 World Cup
| Host nation(s) / Year | Round |
|---|---|
 19811981 FIFA World Youth Championship The 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship, the third edition of the FIFA World Youth Championship, was held in Australia from 3 to 18 October 1981. The tournament took place in six venues—where a total of 32 matches were played... |
Runners-up |
 19951995 FIFA World Youth Championship The 10th FIFA World Youth Championship was held in Qatar from April 13 to April 28, 1995. The tournament took place in three venues in one city: Doha.-Qualification:-Group A:-------------------------Group B:--------------------... |
Round of 16 |
AFC U-19 Championship record
| Host nation(s) / Year | Round |
|---|---|
 1980 |
Runners-up |
| 1982 |
Did not qualify |
 1985 |
Did not qualify |
 1986 |
Fourth place |
| 1988 |
Third place |
 1990 |
Fourth place |
| 1992 |
Round 1 |
| 1994 |
Round 1 |
 1996 |
Round 1 |
| 1998 |
Round 1 |
 2000 |
Did not qualify |
| 2002 |
Round 1 |
 2004 |
Quarter-finals |
 2006 |
Did not qualify |
| 2008 |
Did not qualify |
 2010 |
Did not qualify |
| 2012 2012 AFC U-19 Championship The 2012 AFC U-19 Championship will be the 37th edition of the tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation. The AFC approved UAE as hosts of the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship on 23 November 2011.-Host Selection:... |
Qualified |
- Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil.
Coaches
Evaristo de MacedoEvaristo de Macedo
Evaristo de Macedo Filho is a former Brazilian footballer and coach. He was capped by Brazil 14 games scoring 8 goals. He played for Barcelona until 1962. Then, the Catalan officials tried to talk him into taking Spanish citizenship so he can play for Spain, but he refused...
Jørgen E. Larsen
Jørgen E. Larsen
Jørgen Erik Larsen is a Danish football coach and former player.He spent most of his active career at Herfølge Boldklub, playing 197 games for the club. In 1978, he was named sports director of Herfølge BK and manager of the club in 1987. In 1993 he was named new national team coach of , and later...
(1995) Tini Ruiz (?-2011) Marcel Van Bjorn (2011-)
Current Squad
Head coach: Netherlands Marcel Van Bjorn- Current squad as of October 14, 2011
Goalkeepers
| Name | DOB | Caps (goals) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhannad Naim Muhannad Naim Muhannad Naim is a Qatari footballer who currently plays for Al-Sadd as a goalkeeper. He also currently plays for the Qatar U-20 national team as their first choice goalkeeper, and he also plays for the Qatar Olympic team.... |
1 January 1993 (age 19) | Al-Sadd |
|
| Youssef Al-Ansari | 25 October 1994 (age 17) | Qatar SC |
Defenders
| Name | DOB | Caps (goals) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Al Maraghi | 11 July 1993 (age 18) | Al-Wakra |
|
| Almass Farid Almass | 7 May 1993 (age 18) | Al-Arabi |
|
| Mohammed Shami | 30 September 1993 (age 18) | Al-Rayyan |
|
| Ali Mohammed | 10 March 1993 (age 18) | Al-Gharrafa |
|
| Musab Mohammed | 1 January 1993 (age 19) | Al-Sadd |
Midfielders
| Name | DOB | Caps (goals) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Mubarak Saad | 11 March 1993 (age 18) | Al-Arabi |
|
| Nasser Al Khalfan | 17 October 1993 (age 18) | Al-Arabi |
|
| Majeed Dairi | 7 January 1994 (age 18) | Al-Rayyan |
|
| Ahmed Mohammedi | 17 May 1994 (age 17) | Al-Khor |
|
| Mohammed Al Mari | 13 July 1993 (age 18) | Al-Sadd |
|
| Hilal Al Mohannadi | 23 May 1993 (age 18) | Al-Sadd |
|
| Hassan Al Muhannadi | 14 January 1995 (age 17) | Al-Khor |
|
| Ahmed Fadel | 7 April 1993 (age 18) | Al-Wakra |
Forwards
| Name | DOB | Caps (goals) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Salem Al Ali | 30 May 1993 (age 18) | Al-Rayyan |
|
| Saoud Al Khallaqi | 5 August 1993 (age 18) | Al-Gharrafa |
|
| Ahmed Alaaeldin Ahmed Alaaeldin Ahmed Alaaeldin, commonly known as Ahmed Alaa, is a Qatari footballer who currently plays for Qatar National First Division side Al-Rayyan Sports Club. He scored in the 2011 AFC Champions League game against Emirates Club.... |
31 January 1993 (age 19) | Al-Rayyan |
|
| Saleh Al Yezidi | 10 February 1993 (age 18) | Al-Sadd |
Group B
All matches will be played in Doha
Doha
Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...
, Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
(UTC+3
UTC+3
UTC+03:00 is an identifier for a time offset from UTC of +03. In ISO 8601 the associated time would be written as . This time is used in:-East Africa Time:*Comoros*Djibouti*Eritrea*Ethiopia*Kenya*Madagascar...
).
| Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 10 | ||
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | ||
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 10 | ||
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 6 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | −17 | 0 |
Friendly matches
See also
- Qatar national football teamQatar national football teamThe Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...
- Football in QatarFootball in Qatar-Successful Teams :...
- AFC Youth ChampionshipAFC Youth ChampionshipThe AFC U-19 Championship, formerly known as AFC Youth Championship, is an annual football competition organised by the sport's Asian governing body, Asian Football Confederation . The competition has been held since 1959...