“Akram Afif converts early penalty to give Al Sadd the perfect start”
Pivotal“Afif doubles the lead shortly after halftime, effectively ending Al Shahaniya's hopes”
Pivotal“Claudinho adds the third goal as Al Sadd begin to run riot”
“Afif completes his hat-trick with seven minutes remaining to cap dominant display”
Al Sadd
Al Shahaniya
Al Sadd delivered a commanding performance to dismantle Al Shahaniya 4-0 in a result that strengthens their position in the Stars League title race. Akram Afif was the standout performer, netting a hat-trick that included an early penalty conversion and two well-taken second-half goals to put the match beyond doubt. The hosts controlled proceedings from the opening whistle, with the early penalty setting the tone before Afif's second goal just after the break effectively killed the contest as a competitive affair. This emphatic victory maintains Al Sadd's momentum in what appears to be a crucial phase of the title race, while Al Shahaniya's heavy defeat will raise questions about their ability to compete against the league's top sides.
