Al Sadd secured a 2-0 success against Al Ahli during Week 13 of the 2025–2026 Doha Bank Stars League, with the meeting taking place at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Friday.
Al Sadd secured a 2-0 success against Al Ahli during Week 13 of the 2025–2026 Doha Bank Stars League, with the meeting taking place at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Friday.
For long spells, the encounter remained finely balanced, keeping players, staff, and supporters waiting for a breakthrough.
Both sides showed intent, but clear chances were limited as the clock continued to tick.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 82nd minute, easing the tension around the ground.
Rafa Mujica delivered the decisive moment, directing a header into the goal after meeting a well-measured delivery from Hashim Ali.
Drama followed deep into stoppage time when Al Ahli was forced to continue with a reduced lineup.
Khalid Radwan received a red card after committing a foul on Akram Afif, leaving his team a man down during the final moments.
Al Sadd immediately took advantage of the situation created by the sending-off.
Seven minutes later, the home side added another goal to seal the outcome.
Hashim Ali found the target, finishing off a move that was set up by Afif.
The victory lifted Al Sadd’s tally to 26 points in the standings.
Al Ahli, meanwhile, stayed on 15 points following the defeat.
The outcome reinforced Al Sadd’s strong position, while Al Ahli were left to reflect on a difficult ending.
