Al Duhail players celebrated their recent win over Umm Salal at Khalifa International Stadium with coach Christophe Galtier expressing delight over their blazing start in the Ooredoo Stars League (OSL). The Red Knights claimed three straight victories at the start of the season, sitting two points clear of Al Ahli at the top with a perfect record. Despite a less convincing performance against Umm Salal, Galtier was satisfied with his team’s overall performance and the third consecutive victory achieved.
As defending champions, Al Duhail finished in sixth position in the last season, missing out on Asian Champions League events. Meanwhile, Al Ahli maintained their impressive start by edging Al Khor 2-1 on Friday to take the second spot with seven points. However, defending champions Al Sadd regained their form after an opening loss to Al Shamal, making the competition tough for their rivals.
Al Sadd showed their dominance with a 5-0 win over Al Arabi, fueled by a hat-trick from Rafa Mujica. The Wolves had previously defeated Qatar SC 6-1, boosting their morale for future matches. Al Wakrah secured fourth position in the standings after their first victory of the season against Al Shahania. On the other hand, Al Gharafa bounced back from a lower position by beating Al Rayyan 2-1 in a crucial clash on Friday.
Following their defeat to Al Sadd, Al Arabi slipped to the bottom of the standings behind Qatar SC, Al Khor, and Al Shahania. With the intense competition in the OSL, every team is striving to improve and climb up the table. The break provides an opportunity for teams to regroup and come back stronger in the upcoming matches. Overall, the league has witnessed exciting matches and surprising results, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
