Match Report
In the standings it was Al-Ahli Doha 1st on 10 points, Al Hussein 1st on 9 — separated by 1. Al-Ahli Doha's recent output lagged their position: 8th on form over five rounds while 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.17/0.67 for Al-Ahli Doha and 2/1 for Al Hussein (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.43.
Al Hussein entered with ten wins in a row, having scored in 10 consecutive games. The five-game form split read 8/15 points for Al-Ahli Doha against 15/15 for Al Hussein.
The match was played at Al Thumama Stadium (capacity 44,400). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Al-Ahli Doha: Erik Expósito (2'), Michel Vlap (90'), Julian Draxler (65') · Al Hussein: Yousef Qashi (21')
Key stats
Possession: Al-Ahli Doha 61% · Al Hussein 39% · Total shots: 15-10 · On target: 9-4 · Corners: 2-5