Al Rayyan secured a well-deserved and valuable 2-1 victory over Al Wakrah on Tuesday evening at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, in the match corresponding to the 19th round of the 2025-2026 Doha Bank Stars League.
Despite “Al Raheeb” falling behind in the first half to a goal scored by Al Wakrah player Youssef Abdel Razzaq in the 29th minute, the players showed great spirit and determination upon returning for the second half, determined to turn the result around.
Equalizer:Brazilian professional Gregory Da Silva leveled the score in the 69th minute with a powerful and precise strike that nestled into the net.
Winning Goal: In the final minutes of the match, specifically in the 85th minute, Brazilian star Roger Guedes rose to meet Hazem Ahmed’s cross and converted it with a brilliant header into the goal, sealing the victory and securing all three points.
With this important win, Al Rayyan raised their tally to 31 points, strengthening their position in fourth place in the league table. The team closed the gap on the leading pack, regained their winning momentum, and delivered a performance that delighted the Rayyan fans who supported the team throughout the match.
Al Rayyan’s Starting Lineup:
Al Rayyan started the match with the following formation:
Mahmoud Abou Nada in goal;
Hazem Ahmed, David Garcia, André Amaro, and Abdullah Youssef in defense;
Gregory, Abdulaziz Hatem, and Mohammed Suraj in midfield;
Rodrigo Moreno, Roger Guedes, and Mitrović in attack.