The Qatar Cup semi-final match between Al Rayyan and Umm Salal was one of the most exciting and unusual encounters in the tournament's history, as its events unfolded dramatically until the last moments, ending with Al Rayyan qualifying for the final in an unforgettable scenario.

Umm Salal entered the final minutes leading with a score of three goals to one until the 85th minute, and seemed very close to securing the qualification ticket. However, Al Rayyan unexpectedly rallied, managing to score two consecutive goals in the 85th minute and then in injury time at the 95th minute, bringing the match back to a 3-3 draw and forcing a penalty shootout.

In the penalty shootout, the encounter turned into a long and unusual marathon, with both teams taking 33 consecutive shots in a rare scene where the goalkeepers failed to save most of the balls, except for just one attempt, adding an exceptional character to this long series of shots.

The excitement continued until the thirty-fourth kick, which decided the match in a strange manner, when one of Umm Salal's players shot the ball outside the field, granting Al Rayyan a 17-16 victory in the penalty shootout and leading them to the Qatar Cup final in a football night that will remain memorable.