Al-Gharafa defeats Al-Rayyan SC in a thrilling match
Al Khor, Qatar – Al-Gharafa emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Al-Rayyan SC, securing a 3-1 win. The match took place at the Al Bayt Stadium as part of the third round of the Qatari Stars League.
The match began with an intense tempo, both sides vying for possession. Al-Rayyan SC dominated the first half, enjoying 63% possession, but failed to convert that dominance into goals. Al-Gharafa, on the other hand, proved more effective in attack.
In the 65th minute, Roger Guedes opened the scoring for Al-Rayyan SC, assisted by A. Amaro. However, their joy was short-lived as just five minutes later, F. Coman equalized for Al-Gharafa.
In the 83rd minute, F. Coman struck again, this time unassisted, to put his team in the lead. Finally, F. Coman sealed the deal in the 90+4th minute, securing the win for Al-Gharafa.
The match was characterized by its intensity and fight for every ball. Al-Gharafa ultimately prevailed thanks to their efficiency in attack, despite having less possession than their opponents.
Match statistics:
* Al-Gharafa: 37% possession, 14 shots (5 on target, 6 off target), 6 corners, 17 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Al-Rayyan SC: 63% possession, 14 shots (7 on target, 6 off target), 5 corners, 10 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Key events:
* Minute 13: Yellow card for T. Mansour (Al-Rayyan SC).
* Minute 35: Yellow card for H. Ahmed (Al-Rayyan SC).
* Minute 57: Yellow card for F. Sassi (Al-Gharafa).
* Minute 61: Yellow card for A. O. Madibo (Al-Gharafa).
* Minute 65: Goal by Roger Guedes (Al-Rayyan SC), assisted by A. Amaro.
* Minute 70: Goal by F. Coman (Al-Gharafa), assisted by Joselu.
* Minute 83: Goal by F. Coman (Al-Gharafa).
* Minute 86: Yellow card for F. Coman (Al-Gharafa).
* Minute 90+4: Goal by F. Coman (Al-Gharafa).
Substitutions al-rayyan sc: at minute 65 K. Muftah came in and A. Bader went out., at minute 73 A. Al Minhali came in and H. Ahmed went out., at minute 73 M. Surag came in and T. Mansour went out., at minute 90 R. Tabata came in and Thiago Mendes went out., at minute 90 Ali came in and A. Hatem went out.
Substitutions al-gharafa: at minute 69 R. Boussafi came in and H. Ismaeil went out., at minute 90 A. Yousif came in and J. Hamed went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Gharafa
Titulares:
Al-Rayyan SC
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