Al Gharafa made a winning start to their 2026-2027 QSL Cup campaign as they beat Mesaimeer 4-2 in Round 2 at the Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Stadium of Al Wakrah club on Thursday.

Captain Yacine Brahimi provided The Cheetahs with a robust start, striking in the 19th and 24th minutes. Adam Ounas added a third goal for Al Gharafa in 34th minute, while Frank Magri converted a penalty in 90+2 minute. 

Mesaimeer tried to challenge Al Gharafa, but could succeed breaching the rival defence only twice, with Jean Kouassi (58th minute) and Ibrahim Souissi (73rd minute) finding the back of the net.

The win gave Al Gharafa valuable three points, while Mesaimeer, who suffered a second loss in the tournament, are yet to open their account.