QSL Talking Points
 
 It’s all change at the top of the QSL standings as league leaders El Jaish fell a 2-1 defeat the hands of in-form Al Gharafa on Thursday evening. Goals from Krisztián Németh & Vladimír Weiss gave Pedro Caixina’s men all three points as they consolidated their position in fourth place. The defeat to El Jaish meant that both Al Sadd and Lekhiwya had the chance to leapfrog the soldiers and both sides grabbed their opportunity with important victories on Friday evening.
 
Al Sadd posted a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Al Sailiya, ensuring that they ended round 12 atop of the QSL standings. Goals from Morteza Pouraliganji, substitute Khalfan Ibrahim and captain Xavi, who notched this fourth goal in as many league games ensured a comfortable afternoon for the Wolves. Sadd will now take on Jaish in a top of the table clash in round 13.
 
As for Lekhwiya, they needed a 96th minute winner from young midfielder Almoez Ali to grab all three points with a 2-1 win against Al Ahli. The goal wasn't without controversy, with the winner coming two minutes beyond the allotted stoppage time. Despite protests from Al Ahli management and the whole squad, Lekhwiya came away with the win to keep their unbeaten start to the season intact.
 
At the foot of the QSL table, Al Kharaitiyat registered an important win in their fight to beat the drop, defeating fellow strugglers Muaither 1-0. A last-gasp header from captain Dominigos meant that Ahmad Al-Ajlani picked up his first win since taking charge of the Thunders over a month ago.
 
Umm Salal has a new coach in Mahmoud Jaber, and the Egyptian didn’t waste any time in getting the Orange Fortress back to winning ways. Umm Salal ran out easy 3-1 winners against Al Wakrah, thanks in part to a well taken match winner from young Qatari attacker Hilal Mohammed. Jaber will be aiming to pick up back to back wins when Umm Salal takes on Al Arabi in one of the stand out ties of round 13.
 
Al Shahania showed plenty of fighting spirit to come back from a goal down to register their fourth draw in six QSL games. The 2-2 draw against Al Khor means that Jose Fernando’s side is comfortably away from the relegation zone, heading into their final game of the first half of the season against Lekhwiya.
 
The Doha derby between Al Arabi and Al Rayyan closed out the weekend’s action on Saturday evening. The game didn’t disappoint as Al Rayyan ran out 3-0 winners. Goals from Koh Myong-jin, Sebastian Soria and a Vivien Assie Koua own goal gave Michael Laudrup’s side Doha derby bragging rights.