QSL side Al Kharaityat registered a 2-2 friendly draw with Arabian Gulf League side Sharjah FC as the Thunders ramp up their preparations for their round 24 clash against Al Ahli. Goals from Mahmoud Saad and Moroccan striker Rachid Tiberkanine ensured that the game ended honors even.

The tie which took place on Wednesday evening at Al Kharaitiyat’s training ground saw the majority of the squad play a part in the game. One noticeable absentee for Ahmad Al-Ajlani’s side was defender Mohammed Abdurahman who sat out of the tie after suffering a minor injury.

Speaking on the result, Al Kharaitiyat’s head of football Mansour Moussa added; “The game against Sharjah was a useful exercise for the club, the match means that we are at full fitness ahead of three decisive games to end our QSL season.”

The Thunders are currently tenth in the QSL standings with a tally of twenty five points from twenty three games.