Al Rayyan successfully clinched the Qatar El Clásico with a 4-3 victory over Al Sadd at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, wrapping up the ninth round of the Doha Bank Stars League.
With this result, Al Rayyan increased its tally to 21 points, maintaining its spot at the top of the standings, while Al Sadd remained frozen at 18 points, dropping to third place in the league table.
Al Rayyan took an early lead through Ahmed Alaaeldin in the 10th minute of the match. Otávio then doubled “The Terrible’s” (Al Raheb) lead with a second goal in the 13th minute. In the 21st minute, Roberto Firmino pulled one back for Al Sadd, scoring their first goal, before Róger Guedes struck the third for Al Rayyan in the 22nd minute. In the 28th minute, Ahmed Alaaeldin added Al Rayyan’s fourth goal—and his second of the night—with a brilliant header, before Giovani scored Al Sadd’s second goal in the 42nd minute.
In the 67th minute, Akram Afif brought Al Sadd back into the contest by scoring their third goal.
Al Rayyan Lineup:
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Goalkeeper: Mahmoud Abunada
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Defenders: Jassem Gaber, André Amaro, David García, Ahmed Al-Minhali
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Midfielders: Julien De Sart (Grégory), Diogo Amaro, Otávio
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Forwards: Róger Guedes, Gabriel Pereira, Ahmed Alaaeldin