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Al-Duhail SC edges out Al-Gharafa in a tight encounter
Doha, Qatar – Al-Duhail SC secured a 1-0 win over Al-Gharafa in a thrilling Stars League encounter played at the Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Stadium.
The match was characterized by the intensity of both teams, who fiercely contested possession of the ball. Al-Duhail SC dominated the first half, enjoying 56% possession and registering 13 shots, although only 6 of them were on target. Al-Gharafa proved more effective in attack, with 7 shots, 3 of which were on goal.
The first half saw two yellow cards: one for A. Ali of Al-Duhail SC in the 25th minute and another for M. Olunga of the same team in the 34th minute.
In the second half, Al-Duhail SC opened the scoring in the 56th minute through Michael Olunga, who capitalized on a fine assist to finish with quality.
Al-Gharafa attempted to respond and had a few chances but failed to find the back of the net until the 87th minute when Mohamed Muntari scored the equalizing goal.
Al-Duhail SC finished the match with 56% possession, 13 shots (6 on target), 3 corners, 10 fouls, 2 yellow cards and no red cards. Al-Gharafa, on the other hand, ended with 44% possession, 7 shots (3 on target), 6 corners, 6 fouls, no yellow cards and no red cards.
Despite the late equalizer, Al-Duhail SC took all three points thanks to their lead on the scoreboard.
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Substitutions al-gharafa: at minute 61 R. Boussafi came in and F. Coman went out., at minute 74 H. Ismaeil came in and A. Surag went out., at minute 82 M. Muntari came in and A. Al Ganehi went out.
Substitutions al-duhail sc: at minute 69 K. Boudiaf came in and Edmilson Junior went out., at minute 90 I. Mohammed came in and A. Ali went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Duhail SC
Al-Gharafa
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