The 2012 Emir of Qatar Cup was the 40th edition of a men's football tournament in Qatar. It was played by the 1st and 2nd level divisions of the Qatari football league structure.
The top four sides of the 2011–12 Qatar Stars League season entered at the quarter-final stage.
The cup winner is guaranteed a place in the 2013 AFC Champions League.
Round 1
The first round of the competition involves four teams from the 2nd tier league.
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Al Shamal and Al Shahaniya advance to round 2
Round 2
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Al Arabi, Al Ahli, Qatar SC and Umm Salal advance to round 3
Round 3
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Al Khor, Al Gharafa, Al-Wakrah and Al Kharitiyath advance to quarter-finals
Quarter-finals The top four league finishers enter at this stage
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El Jaish, Al Gharafa, Al Sadd and Al Kharitiyath advance to quarter-finals
Semi-finals
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Final
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References Football Qatar Goalzz.com