Al Wakrah’s Mohamed Benyettou (left) in action during match against Al Shanania, yesterday.
Al Gharafa and Al Wakrah outsmarted their respective opponents to register impressive victories in their third round matches at the QNB Stars League, yesterday.
Al Gharafa, after conceding a goal against Qatar SC, bounced back to earn a 3-1 victory at Al Sadd Stadium, thanks to a brace by Othman Al Yahri.
Three minutes after Sardor Rashidov scored for Qatar SC in the 37th minute, Ahmed Alaaeldin levelled the score for Al Gharafa.
Al Yahri then scored in 67 and 73rd minute to seal win for his side.
Earlier, Al Wakrah secured an impressive 2-0 victory against Al Shahania at the Al Janoub Stadium.
Mohamed Benyettou was the scorer of both goals, with the strikes coming in the 63rd and 80th minutes, as promoted Al Wakrah now have six points, with Al Shahania yet to open their account.
A lively first half saw several good opportunities spurned as both sides pushed for an early breakthrough.
The first major effort came when Al Shanania’s Kesse Amangoua rose to meet a cross from Ramin Rezaeian, but his header went wide when he really should have hit the target.
After the break, Al Shahania nearly grabbed the first goal of the match when a driving run and excellent shot from Amangoua was again parried to safety on a night when both goalkeepers were on top form.
The breakthrough finally came midway through the second half, thanks to a neat exchange of passes which split the home defence.
Al Rayyan and Al Duhail will square off in today’s only game at Al Janoub Stadium.
