Qatari League harvest… Al Rayyan falters, and Al Sadd advances to the lead
Al-Sadd advanced to the top of the Qatari Football League after defeating Al-Gharafa 4-0, taking advantage of Al-Rayyan’s loss to Al-Wakrah 2-3 in the fifth round of the competition.
The defending champion, Al-Duhail, beat Al-Markhiya 2-1, while Al-Ahly beat Muaither 4-2, Umm Salal beat Al-Shamal 3-1, and Al-Arabi beat Qatar 1-0. The round witnessed 23 goals scored in 6 matches, with an average of 3.83 goals per match. .
Results of the fifth round matches
Al Arabi 1 – Qatar 0
Al Sadd 4 – Al Gharafa 0
Al Markhiya 1 – Al Duhail 2
Al-Ahly 4 – Muaither 2
Al Wakrah 3 – Al Rayyan 2
Al Shamal 1 – Umm Salal 3
Ranking of the top teams
1- Al-Sadd: 13 from 5 matches
2- Al-Rayyan: 12
3- Al-Wakrah: 11
4- Al Duhail: 10
5- Al Gharafa: 10