Tribune News Network
Doha
Al Shamal kept up with their winning form to prevail over Muaither 2-1 in the second round of QSL Cup at the Grand Hamad Stadium on Thursday.
It was Al Shamal’s second win of the tournament and took their tally to six points to be on top of the table while Muaither remain on three points. Al Duhail are second in the table, also with 6 points.
Alex Collado (33rd minute) and Ahmad Al Saeed (59th minute) struck in each half for Al Shamal while Spanish midfielder Marc Marruecos pulled one back late for Muaither in the 85th minute.
Al Gharafa beat
Mesaimeer 4-2
Earlier, Al Gharafa made a winning start to their campaign with a 4-2 win over Mesaimeer 4-2 at the Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium.
Captain Yacine Brahimi provided The Cheetahs with a robust start, striking in the 19th and 24th minutes of the minute. Adam Ounas added a third goal for Al Gharafa in 34th minute while Frank Magri converted a penalty in 90+2 minute.
Mesaimeer tried to challenge Al Gharafa but could succeed breaching the rival defence only twice with Jean Kouassi (58th minute) and Ibrahim Souissi (73rd minute) finding the back of the net.
The win gave Al Gharafa the valuable three points while Mesaimeer, who suffered a second loss in the tournament, are yet to open their account.
Qatar SC edge Al Bidda 1-0
Qatar Sports Club secured a 1-0 win over Al Bidda at the Al Sailiya Stadium.
Joao Pedro scoring the decisive goal in the seventh minute.
Al Bidda were unable to convert their opportunities as Qatar SC maintained their defensive discipline.
The result sees Qatar SC take their tally to four points, while Al Bidda are yet to get their first point in the competition.
