Doha: October 27 – Al Arabi defeated Qatar SC 4-1 in Week 8 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday.
Al Arabi’s Tunisian star Yousef Msakni struck in the 15th and 68th minutes of the match, Rodriguez Sanchez (36th minute) and Yazan Al Naimat (43rd minute) also scored a goal each.
Qatar SC’s goal was scored by Ataa Mohammed in the 63rd minute.
The only second win of the league championship for Al Arabi saw their tally move to 10 points. Qatar SC, with seven points, moved down a rung to 11th place.
It was strong comeback after a loss in the previous round for Al Arabi. The Dream Team, smarting from a 2-5 defeat to Al Shamal, played like a team possessed against Qatar SC, who despite all their hard work could not stop the rivals from scoring big.
They made a rollicking start as Al Naimat cut across a pass for Msakni to beat defenders and go through the goalkeeper’s legs.
Qatar SC goalkeeper Motasem Majed, however, stood out making some superb saves in the match. The
first of which came in the 21st minute where he came down halfway ahead in the danger area to keep away a Rodri strike. Later in the second session, he cut off a Msakni attempt before staving off an Al Naimat kick.
Despite Motasem’s heroics, Al Arabi were on a rampage. Rodriguez’s second strike, a long left-footed long-ranger, was spectacularly successful and beat the goalkeeper to his right this time (2-0).
Their third goal in the opening half was produced through Rodri-Naimat combine, with the latter scoring coolly.
In the 55th minute, Al Arabi had thrilling action in the D’, but after Msakni turned around to strike, Motasem was at hand to keep the shot away.
Qatar SC pulled one back when Attaa Mohamed Jaber struck from outside the box and the ball hit two defenders on its way into the net.
Soon, Rodri was back into the rival box and provided Msakni with a neat cross to score again (4-1).
Towards the end, Qatar SC’s Ben Malango seemed to have been fouled inside the box, but a VAR check ruled out a pen
alty.
Source: Qatar News Agency