The original Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (), popularly known as the Al-Rayyan Stadium, was an association football stadium located in the district of Rawdat Al Jahhaniya, Qatar, around northwest from the centre of Al Rayyan. It was used mostly for football matches and it was the home to Al-Rayyan Sports Club. The stadium was named after Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar from 1960 to 1972. The stadium, built in 2003, had a seating capacity of 21,282 and was demolished in 2015. The stadium was located 20 km west of Doha (capital of the country).
History During the 2006 Asian Games, the stadium hosted several football matches. Outdoor venues were built for hosting baseball, hockey, softball and volleyball competitions, to be disassembled at a later date.
Demolition
The stadium was demolished in 2015 to make way for the Al Rayyan Stadium. 90 percent of the rubble resulting from the demolition of the stadium was anticipated to be reused either for the new stadium or for public art projects.
The construction of the new stadium started in early 2016. This was done by the joint venture between Al-Balagh and Larsen & Toubro. The new stadium was built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which Qatar hosted. After the World Cup, the stadium capacity was to be reduced to 21,000 seats.
Recent tournament results
17th Arabian Gulf Cup DateTimeTeam #1ResultTeam #2RoundAttendance 11 December 200421:301–1Group BN/A23:452–1N/A 14 December 200421:301–1N/A 15 December 200400:000–2N/A 16 December 200421:301–1Group AN/A 17 December 200421:303–0Group BN/A 20 December 200421:303–2Semi-finalsN/A
Football at the 2005 West Asian Games DateTimeTeam #1ResultTeam #2RoundAttendance 1 December 200519:004–0Group BN/A 3 December 200521:002–0N/A 5 December 200521:005–1N/A 10 December 200520:302–1Bronze medal matchN/A
Football at the 2006 Asian Games - Men's tournament
DateTimeTeam #1ResultTeam #2RoundAttendance 28 November 200617:151–0Group C (Round 2)50119:453–0202 2 December 200617:150–299019:452–0296 5 December 200617:150–341219:451–0Group B (Round 2)412 9 December 200616:00 2–2 (a.e.t.) Quarter Final4,72419:00 3–0 4,728
2011 AFC Asian Cup
DateTimeTeam #1ResultTeam #2RoundAttendance9 January 201119:151–2Group B15,76811 January 201119:151–2Group D10,47813 January 201116:151–0Group B17,34915 January 201119:150–1Group D7,23317 January 201116:150–5Group B2,02219 January 201119:151–0Group D4,111
Football at the 2011 Pan Arab Games
DateTimeTeam #1ResultTeam #2RoundAttendance11 December 201117:300–0Group BN/A14 December 201117:300–2N/A 17 December 201117:300–2Group CN/A 19:300–2Group BN/A
References
External links
Al-Rayyan Stadium Project