Doha: Al Ahli Sports Club lost their friendly match against Turkish side Akhisar Belediyespor.
The encounter was played in Austria where the team is currently based for their pre-season preparation.
This was the club’s third friendly, the opponents went into the lead courtesy of Ahmed Ahmed Sibbey.
However last season’s Qatar Stars League top scorer Alain Dioko leveled but it was not to be the Brigadiers day as the Greek striker - Fanis Gekas scored the winner in the second half for the Turkish side. After the match Fahad Ali from Al Ahli’s administration said that although the team lost they benefited from the game greatly, adding that it was particularly good for the new players who got the chance to gel with their new team-mates.
Meanwhile, Lekhwiya sports will play Gençlerbirligi in Austria where Lekhwiya is currently undergoing its pre-season preparations.
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