Ebrahimi’s last-gasp penalty rescues draw for Al Shamal against Qatar SC

Doha, Qatar: Omid Ebrahimi s penalty late in stoppage time salvaged a 1 1 draw for Al Shamal against Qatar SC in a top of the table Qatar Stars League...

Doha, Qatar: Omid Ebrahimi’s penalty late in stoppage-time salvaged a 1-1 draw for Al Shamal against Qatar SC in a top-of-the-table Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday.

An own goal by Mouafak Awad in the 58th minute had put Qatar SC ahead, but Baghdad Bounedjah earned a late penalty after being brought down by Serigne Fallou Diouf, with VAR confirming the foul. 

Substitute Ebrahimi calmly converted to ensure both sides remained unbeaten after six games. 

The result kept Al Shamal on top with 14 points, edging Qatar SC on goal difference as the QSL enters a break with action set to resume on October 17.

Both teams came out strong, with Al Shamal pressing early. Omar Mohammed outpaced his marker to chase down a long ball, but Qatar SC goalkeeper Ali Nader reacted sharply to block the first shot on target.