QSL side Lekhwiya continued their preparations ahead of the new QSL season on the 15^th of September with a 2-1 win over recently relegated side Mesaimeer.

Assistant manager Bruno Oliveira took charge of the side in the absence of head coach Djamel Belmadi. The Red Knights took the lead on the 18^th minute though summer signing Youssef El Arabi, who bundled the ball in from close range after a cross from left back Ali Afif.

Lekhwiya dominated the ball for most of the first half; however it was a Mesaimeer who grabbed an equalizer on the 31^st minute. Striker Ahmed Khalil cleverly played the offside trap, and was left one on one with Lekhwiya stopper Qasem Burhan. The mercurial striker made no mistake from close range.

Within five minutes of the restart Lekhwiya took the lead again. This time the ever lively Ali Afif grabbed the winner after a surging run and composed finish. Lekhwiya pushed hard for a third goal; however Mesaimeer remained resolute with the tie finishing 2-1 to Lekhwiya.