Qatar SC and Al Sadd players train ahead of their second-round clash at the QSL.
Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Al Sadd will face Qatar SC in one of the exciting matches of the second round of the Qatar Stars League at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Friday, with both sides looking for a result to build on their opening performances.
Al Sadd began their title defence with a 3-1 victory over Al Ahli and will be aiming for a second straight win. Qatar SC, meanwhile, shared a 2-2 draw with Al Wakrah and are chasing their first victory of the new season.
The fixture also brings back memories of an exciting rivalry from last season. Qatar SC stunned Al Sadd 3-2 in the first leg before the champions responded with a 3-2 victory in the return fixture.
The other major fixture of the round sees Al Gharafa take on Al Shamal at Khalifa Stadium tomorrow. Both teams were in the title race until the final stages last season, with Al Shamal finishing runners-up and Al Gharafa securing fourth place.
Qatar SC and Al Sadd players train ahead of their second-round clash at the QSL.
Al Gharafa opened their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Al Shahania, with new signing Frank Magri scoring twice, including the stoppage-time winner. Al Shamal, meanwhile, were held to a 2-2 draw by Al Arabi and will be looking to open their winning account.
Al Rayyan will also be seeking their second victory when they meet Al Wakrah at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium tomorrow. Gabriel Pereira’s goal earned Al Rayyan a 1-0 win over newcomers Lusail in their opener.
Al Duhail, another team to start with three points, will host Al Arabi at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday. The Red Knights beat Al Sailiya 2-0 in their opening game, with Edmilson Junior scoring both goals.
Al Arabi will arrive after their entertaining draw with Al Shamal.
Elsewhere, Al Ahli will try to bounce back against Lusail at Al Thumama Stadium on Friday after their defeat to Al Sadd. Al Shahania and Al Sailiya, both beaten in the opening round, will meet at Lusail Stadium on Saturday.
