English:
Al-Gharafa secured a victory against Umm Salal in a hard-fought match at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar. The game, part of the 18th round of the Qatari Stars League, took place on March 7th, 2025. Al-Gharafa controlled possession (60%) and created more scoring opportunities (13 shots, 4 on target), but also committed more fouls (16). Umm Salal, despite having less possession (40%), posed a threat with 15 shots, 3 of them on target. The only goal of the match came in the 45th minute, scored by Joselu with an assist from F. Sassi. Al-Gharafa had two goals disallowed, one for offside and another for a foul, but ultimately held on for a narrow victory in a tense match that concluded with two yellow cards for each side.
Substitutions al-gharafa: at minute 39 R. Boussafi came in and Rodrigo went out., at minute 88 A. O. Madibo came in and A. Al Ganehi went out., at minute 90 M. Muntari came in and Joselu went out.
Substitutions umm salal: at minute 72 O. Alawi came in and A. Al Muhannadi went out., at minute 77 K. Saad came in and O. Yahya went out., at minute 77 K. Al Zereiqi came in and A. Fayez went out., at minute 78 A. Afif came in and A. Al Sulimane went out., at minute 87 M. Al Shammari came in and V. Lekhal went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
UMM Salal
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Al-Gharafa
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