The match between Qatar SC and Al Gharafa in Week 12 of the QNB Stars League on Thursday, 8th November, will have the diehard fan factor to add to the thriller. The kick-off is at 19:20 at the Qatar SC Stadium.

Al Gharafa are sixth in the standings with 15 points. They have won and lost four games each, and drawn three times to have a goal difference of +7 (22 goals for and 15 against).

The Cheetahs have the third-best attack line in the QNB Stars League that has scored 22 goals so far. They are behind only Al Sadd (38) and Al Duhail (27).

Al Gharafa, who were held goalless by Al Shahania last week, will be keen to be back on the winning path and thus start their second-leg campaign on a victorious note.

More so because they are eager to finish among the top-four teams.

On the other hand, Qatar SC, who lost 0-2 to Al Rayyan in Week 11, are in the 10th place with 11 points. They have won three games, drawn six and lost two to have a goal difference of -7 (12 goals for and 19 against).

Overall The Kings have been enjoying a good run with a series of positive results ever since Argentinian coach Sergio Batista took over the side. In the four games under him, Qatar SC won two, drew one and lost one.

The match will also be noted for the star presence of Dutchman Wesley Sneijder (Al Gharafa) and Cameroonian Samuel Eto’o (Qatar SC).