In a dramatic QSL Cup encounter, Al Gharafa snatched a remarkable 3-2 victory from the jaws of defeat against Al Wakrah in their Round 9 clash on Saturday. The match appeared to be heading comfortably in favor of Al Wakrah, who held a two-goal lead until the final stages, only for a stunning collapse in stoppage time to hand all three points to their opponents.
In a dramatic QSL Cup encounter, Al Gharafa snatched a remarkable 3-2 victory from the jaws of defeat against Al Wakrah in their Round 9 clash on Saturday. The match appeared to be heading comfortably in favor of Al Wakrah, who held a two-goal lead until the final stages, only for a stunning collapse in stoppage time to hand all three points to their opponents.
The match's narrative was defined by penalties and a late, shocking turnaround. Al Wakrah built their advantage entirely from the spot, with Ali Musaed converting a penalty deep into first-half stoppage time (45+3') and Ali Yousif adding a second from 12 yards in the 64th minute. Holding a commanding 2-0 lead with less than half an hour remaining, the Blue Waves seemed poised for victory.
The comeback began almost immediately after Al Wakrah's second goal. Al Gharafa's Zaid Faisal struck in the 67th minute to halve the deficit, setting the stage for a frantic finale. As the match entered stoppage time, the pressure told in the most unfortunate way for Al Wakrah. In the 93rd minute, defender Elbaraa Delmi turned the ball into his own net, bringing the scores level at 2-2.
With momentum completely shifted, Al Gharafa completed the incredible turnaround in the sixth minute of added time. Eissa Waleed found the net to secure a 3-2 win, capping off a victory that seemed impossible just minutes earlier. The result leaves both teams tied on five points in the QSL Cup standings, a testament to the dramatic and costly nature of Al Wakrah's late collapse.
