Match kick off will be at 20:00 at Al Sadd stadium on Thursday October 1Al Arabi has had a great start to the season and is level on points with Rayyan who hold the top spot in the Qatar Stars League (QSL).
Admittedly the Dream Team had an easier start to the QSL campaign with an opening game against Al Wakrah and then a clash against Al Khor in Round 2.
However a lot of credit must be given to Arabi for their solid performance against last season’s fourth best team - Qatar Sports Club last weekend, as Arabi won 4-0. Gharafa however will be their first real test of the season as they welcome them to the Grand Hamad.
Gharafa who had their first game versus Lekhwiya postponed have also started brightly with two good wins, first over QSL newcomers Mesaimeer (1-0) and then against Al Ahli (2-0).
New Gharafa signing Yassine Chikhaoui looks a real live wire and will be a big asset to them this season. Dioko too scored for his new side but looks to have injured himself in the process. His absence could prove costly for the Cheetahs.
Gianfranco Zola’s men know that they must win this match, as the following week sees them take on defending QSL Champs Lekhwiya away.
But the Italian will be happy in the knowledge that his team’s goals have been scored by many different players and a win on Thursday will be the perfect confidence booster as they take on Lekhwiya the week after.
A win against Al Arabi for Al Gharafa would see them in the top four after this Round and that will be motivation enough as they look to win away from home.
Be sure to grab your tickets and support your team this weekend.
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