“Rafa Mujica breaks the deadlock with Al Sadd's opener after sustained pressure”
Pivotal“Khalid Radwan receives a straight red card for a professional foul as the last man, leaving Al-Ahli down to ten men”
Pivotal
Al Sadd
Al-Ahli Doha
Al Sadd secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Al-Ahli Doha through a dominant second-half performance that was sealed by late drama in the final ten minutes. The Wolves controlled proceedings for much of the match but struggled to find the breakthrough until substitute Rafa Mujica's 82nd-minute opener finally rewarded their persistence. The defining moment came in the 90th minute when Al-Ahli's Khalid Radwan was sent off for a professional foul as the last man, leaving his side exposed for Hashim Ali to capitalize immediately with the second goal. This victory strengthens Al Sadd's position in the upper echelons of the Stars League table and maintains their strong home form, while Al-Ahli's defensive collapse in the final stages leaves them with questions to answer ahead of their next fixtures.
Second-placed Al Sadd welcome struggling Al-Ahli Doha to Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium as they look to maintain their five-match winning streak and keep pace with league leaders Al Gharafa. With a dominant head-to-head record and superior form, the hosts are heavy favorites against ninth-placed visitors fighting to climb the table.
