Umm Salal defeated Al Duhail 2-1 in Week 10 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League at the Al Gharafa Stadium on Saturday.

Yassin Bakhit was Umm Salal’s hero, scoring a goal (39th minute) and giving assist for the other scored by Isael Barbosa in the 85th minute.

Ismail Mohammed (29th minute) scored for Al Duhail.

Umm Salal thus continued from where they left off before the long break. Their only other victory had come in Week 9 when they beat Al Wakrah 4-1.

Umm Salal now have 12 points, whereas Al Duhail remained on 22 points.

Al Duhail’s only other defeat was at the hands of Al Wakrah (1-4) in the postponed match from Week 5.

The first half was evenly fought by the teams, who also shared the spoils, even though Al Duhail had more of possession.

Al Duhail, with many of their players back in their fold after doing duty for Qatar at the recent FIFA Arab Cup, shot ahead through Ismail Mohammed, with Edmilson Junior assisting him for the goal.

Umm Salal drew level 10 minutes later through Yassin, who capitalized on a defensive mistake by Ismail Mohammed. Yassin’s shot was stopped by Al Duhail goalkeeper Salah Zakaria, but the ball rolled into the net.

Michael Olunga led Al Duhail’s charge with Almoez Ali, Edmilson and Ismail Mohammed in supporting roles, while the trio of Ayman Ghadban, Isael Barbosa and Yassin led Umm Salal’s attacks.

Umm Salal almost matched the rivals in terms of ball possession and creating chances in the second half.

Umm Salal earned a free-kick from just outside the box in the 68th minute when Al Duhail defender Toby Alderweireld brought down Isael, but the latter sent the resultant free-kick wide of the target.

When the game looked like heading for a draw came Umm Salal’s second goal. Yassin deserved all credit for the goal as his goalbound shot only had to be glided into the net by Isael at the goalmouth.

Al Duhail’s last-ditch efforts for an equalizer did not succeed.