“Karl Toko Ekambi breaks the deadlock with a clinical finish to give Al-Arabi the lead”
Pivotal“Al Duhail makes double substitution at halftime in desperate bid to change momentum”
“Jasem Al-Hail's unfortunate own goal gifts Al Duhail an equalizer against the run of play”
Pivotal“Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid booked for heated argument as tensions boil over”
Al Duhail
Al-Arabi SC
Al Duhail salvaged a point in a match that highlighted their current struggles in the Stars League. After falling behind to Karl Toko Ekambi's well-taken opener in the 23rd minute, the hosts endured a frustrating first half that prompted wholesale changes at the break. The introduction of fresh legs appeared to shift momentum, but it took an own goal from Al-Arabi's Jasem Al-Hail in the 65th minute to restore parity. The encounter grew increasingly fractious in the closing stages, with both sides accumulating yellow cards as the intensity ramped up. This draw does little to improve Al Duhail's disappointing campaign, while Al-Arabi will feel they let two valuable points slip away despite their organized defensive display for much of the contest.
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