Saturday, 30th October, 2021

17:15 kick-off at Al Gharafa Stadium

Al Duhail face Qatar SC in Week 8 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 17:15 at the Al Gharafa Stadium on Saturday, 30th October, 2021.

Al Duhail, coached by Portuguese Luis Castro, got back to the winning path by defeating Al Shamal 1-0 in the last round, with their spearhead and Kenyan striker Michael Olunga scoring the only goal of the match through a penalty kick.

The Red Knights had lost 1-4 to Al Wakrah in the postponed match from Week 5, for their only defeat this season.

Al Duhail are placed second with 18 points, three behind champions Al Sadd. They have a have a goal difference of +12 (19 goals for and seven against).

Qatar SC had improved their position in the table by one place following their goalless draw with Al Wakrah in the last round and are placed seventh now with six points.

Moroccan Youssef Safri-coached Qatar SC have recorded (one victory, three draws and as many defeats). The Kings have a goal difference of -3 (six goals for and nine against).

Al Duhail will not want any let-up in their bid to regain the league shield, whereas Qatar SC would be concerned with their inability to win matches.

Qatar SC’s Algerian defender Djamel Benlamri may return to the fold of Qatar SC, who may miss the services of injured Youcef Belaili, the former’s compatriot and forward.