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They will face Al Sadd, who had beaten Al Duhail 1-0 the day before.\r\n\r\nQatar SC's return to the final marks their first appearance in 20 years since losing to Al Rayyan 3-2 in the 2004 edition. They will meet Al Sadd in the final for the first time since their 2001 final encounter.\r\n\r\nQatar SC took the lead with a penalty after a foul by Brazilian-Serbian defender Lyanco Vojnovic on Sebasti\u00e1n Soria, which Brazilian Bruno Tabata successfully converted in the 53rd minute.\r\n\r\nAl Gharafa responded quickly, with Tunisian Ferjani Sassi equalizing from a well-placed header following a cross from Ahmed Al-Ganehi in the 55th minute.\r\nAl Gharafa had the chance to go ahead when Algerian Yacine Brahimi won a penalty after being fouled by goalkeeper Satea Al-Abbasi. 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