Al Duhail: Al Duhail further consolidated their lead in the standings after beating Al Gharafa 2-0 in a big encounter in Week 19 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Saturday. According to Qatar News Agency, the goals on either half of the match were courtesy of Almoez Ali in the 15th minute and Ismail Mohammed in the 87th minute. The Red Knights extended their tally to 44 points, while Al Gharafa remained on 37 points. Leaders Al Duhail had a chance to go ahead early in the third minute of play, but Youssef Ayman was caught slightly offside. Al Gharafa was forced to make an early substitution nine minutes later due to an injury to Ferjani Sassi. Al Duhail registered the opener through Ali, whose right-footed low shot from the edge of the box caught goalkeeper Khalifa Ndiaye off guard. Michael Olunga nearly doubled the lead in the 29th minute, but his shot was slightly off target. Homam Al Ameen also missed a chance four minutes later. The firs t half ended with Al Duhail leading, despite both teams having several opportunities to score. Al Gharafa emerged more determined in the second half, almost equalizing three minutes in, but an offside call thwarted their attempt. Fabricio Diaz's long-range shot in the 51st minute also narrowly missed. Al Duhail secured the match in the 87th minute with a teamwork play that allowed Ismail Mohammed to score after receiving a diagonal pass from Homam. This goal was the last major highlight, solidifying Al Duhail's lead in the standings with the victory.