Umm Salal started their league campaign with an exciting 2-0 win over Al Khor away; Bulent’s men had little possession but were clinical in front of goal in Round 1 of the QSL.The first half ended with Umm Salal in the lead by a single goal, scored by new signing Yannick Sagbo from the penalty spot. Salal Striker Jeremie Ali Adiere added the second goal on the 77th minute of the second half.
Al Khor tried to get back into the game after going down a goal but struggled due to a strong and well organised Salal defence.
Umm Salal pushed forward early on in the match with plenty of the action courtesy of their new striker Sagbo, the Ivorian causing chaos at the heart of Al Khor’s defence with his speed and power.
Salal’s attacks were also supported by Adiere and Ismail Mahmoud, whilst Al Khor’s key players were the Brazilian trio of Julio, Madison and Antonio, with Madison coming close a number of times for the blues.
On the 9th minute, the referee awarded Umm Salal a penalty due to a foul committed by Al Khor goalkeeper Papa Djebril; however the replay shows that Adiere fooled the officials to win the penalty. Sagbo stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong way.
During the second half, Al Khor’s performance became much better through a number of substitutions by their Head Coach - Fernandez with Mostafa Abdullah replacing Ali Jumaa.
This increased Al Khor’s threat as Umm Salal retreated into a pattern of defending deep in their half.
The Orange Fortress however was still effective through counter-attacking when the opportunity arose and on the 77th minute Sagbo turned provider with a clever low ball from the right flank. Adiere didn’t hesitate as he struck the shot first time, high and across the face of goal.
Salal managed to get an important win and although a number of foreign players left in the summer, their Turkish Head Coach Uygun Bulent has done well with some solid replacements. A well-disciplined and clinical performance from the boys in white!
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