“Edmílson Junior breaks the deadlock for Al Duhail with a well-taken opener”
Pivotal“Youssef Ayman's unfortunate own goal levels the match after defensive confusion”
Pivotal“Rafa Mujica completes a stunning two-minute turnaround to put Al Sadd ahead”
Pivotal“Giovani seals the victory with a late third goal for Al Sadd”
Al Duhail
Al Sadd
Al Sadd produced a clinical second-half performance to overturn Al Duhail's early lead and secure a commanding 3-1 victory in this Stars League encounter. After Edmílson Junior had given the hosts a deserved lead just after the restart, Al Sadd's response was immediate and ruthless - capitalizing on a defensive error that saw Youssef Ayman turn the ball into his own net before Rafa Mujica completed the turnaround within two minutes. Giovani's late strike put the gloss on a dominant display that saw Al Sadd control the tempo after the break, with their superior finishing proving the difference. This result strengthens Al Sadd's position in the title race while leaving Al Duhail to reflect on how quickly momentum can shift at this level.
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