Sailiya defeat Ahli 2-1Two first-half goals on Saturday were enough for Al Sailiya to pick up points in their Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash against Al Ahli.
Faouzi Aaish opened the scoring for Al Sailiyah in the 13th minute. Carlos Alberto doubled the lead in the 19th minute with a close range header.
Al Ahli's Meshal Abdullah scored from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute to set up a grandstand finish at Al Khor Stadium.Abdullah went to the left of the goalkeeper Gregory Gomis for his side's only goal of the match.
Saturday's win was second successive for Sami Trabelsi's Al Sailiya who are now in 6th spot with 31 points.
Kharitiyat strike late to seal Arabi Draw
Earlier at Al Khor Stadium on Saturday, Al Kharaitiyat snatched a point with a second-half strike.
Al Kharaitiyat's Issiar Dia scored in the 57th minute after Al Arabi had taken lead through captain Paulinho in the 9th minute.
Al Arabi, placed 7th, have gone three matches without a win and the pressure is truly on Gianfranco Zola's players as they seek to get back into top-4.
For 12th-placed Al Kharaitiyat, it was their second successive game without a win.Only Qatar SC and Mesaimeer are below Al Kharaitiyat who are battling relegation fears.
Round 21 continues with three matches on Sunday.
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