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<p>Nakheel Landscapes, Galfar Al Misnad, Larsen & Toubro and Taleb Group all booked their berths in the semifinals of 2019 Workers’ Cup, following their quarterfinal victories on Matchday 5 at the Al Sadd Sports Club pitches on Friday, the 4th of January.</p><p>The seventh edition of Workers’ Cup, the annual football tournament organised by the Qatar Stars League and sponsored by Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy for those involved in the construction sector in Qatar, had started on 7th December.</p><p>The final is scheduled for 25th January.</p><p>In the quarterfinals, reigning champions Nakheel took some time to get into their groove, but eventually broke down Spartan Ready Mix’s resistance, taking a two-goal lead into half-time.</p><p>In the second half, Spartan were reduced to 10 men following Jabaru Shaibu’s dismissal for a second yellow card. Nakheel capitalised on the numerical advantage and added two more goals for a 4-0 win.</p><p>Galfar Al Misnad ensured they would take their place alongside Nakheel in the semifinals after dispatching Medgulf Construction 3-0.</p><p>It was a tale of two distinct halves in the third quarterfinal, which pitted G4S against free-scoring Taleb Group. Taleb grew into the game quickly and dominated, but G4S managed to restrict them to a one-goal advantage in the first half.</p><p>Things changed dramatically after half-time as Taleb stepped on the gas and struck five times more to register a 6-0 victory.</p><p>In what was the most exciting game of the day, L&T mounted a thrilling comeback to see off Shapoorji Pallonji 3-1.</p><p><strong>SEMIFINAL LINE-UP (11TH JANUARY)</strong></p><p>Nakheel Landscapes vs Galfar Al Misnad</p><p>Taleb Group vs Larsen & Toubro</p>