Saturday, 2nd October, 2021

19:15 kick-off at Al Gharafa Stadium

Al Gharafa face Qatar SC in Week 5 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 19:15 at the Al Gharafa Stadium on Saturday, 2nd October, 2021.

Andrea Stramaccioni-coached Al Gharafa are placed fourth in the table with nine points (three victories and one defeat).

Al Arabi and Al Gharafa both have nine points, but the former are placed ahead on better goal difference (+3 as against Al Gharafa’s +2).

The Cheetahs began their campaign with a 2-0 win over Al Shamal and followed it up with a 1-0 victory over Al Ahli. However, Al Gharafa lost 1-3 to Al Duhail. But they bounced back with a 1-0 win over Umm Salal in the last round, with Malian striker Cheick Diabate netting the winner.

Qatar SC are positioned last in the standings with one point that they earned from their goalless draw with Al Ahli.

The Kings lost to reigning champions Al Sadd 1-3, Al Shamal 1-2 and Al Arabi 0-2.

Qatar SC have the likes of Ahmed Moein, Javier Martinez, Sebastian Soria, Bahaa Ellethi and Youcef Belaili, while Algerian Djamel Benlamri got injured during their match against Al Arabi.