QSL Cup: Al Rayyan edge Al Wakrah in thriller for second straight victory

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan produced a thrilling display to edge out a determined Al Wakrah side 4 3 and move to the top of the QSL Cup standings after sec...

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan produced a thrilling display to edge out a determined Al Wakrah side 4-3 and move to the top of the QSL Cup standings after securing their second consecutive win yesterday.

Playing at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium, Al Rayyan appeared to be in full control after racing to a 3-0 lead early in the second half, only to face a spirited comeback from Al Wakrah. 

The scoring began in the 18th minute when Adel Bader capitalised on a defensive error, latching onto a misplaced pass and rifling a powerful shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner. Bader was instrumental again in the second goal, slicing a clever back pass that found Faisal Nouman, who made no mistake with a clinical low finish from inside the area.

Bahaa Ellethy extended Al Rayyan’s lead to 3-0 in the 53rd minute, tapping in from close range after U-19 talent Ethan Socorro headed down a corner into his path.

But Al Wakrah responded with two quick-fire goals that turned the match on its head.