Superb Brahimi Fires Al Rayyan to the Top; QSC Pip Al Shahania
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Hamilton targets fair- ytale world title win in the US at Aus- tin GP FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019 PAGE 14 Superb Brahimi fires Al Rayyan to the top; QSC pip Al Shahania Yacine Brahimi dribbles past an Al Shahania defender during their Qatar Sports Club players celebrate Sardor Rashidov’s goal against QNB Stars League match on Thursday Al Shahania at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday. The Algerian scores a brace as Lions extend unbeaten run TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK guese side Porto and the Al- cided against it in consulta- draws (against Umm Salal, Al DOHA gerian national team for long, tion with VAR. Ahli and Al Sailiya) could not is proving a worthy addition make a breakthrough and lost YACINE Brahimi continued ever since he joined Al Rayyan Qatar SC up to eighth three crucial points. his blistering run of form as at the start of this season. Qatar SC beat Al Shahania Qatar SC dominated pos- Al Rayyan earned a comfort- Al Rayyan had almost 1-0 at the Qatar SC Stadium on session (57 per cent) in the able 2-0 win over Al Sailiya doubled the lead in the 13th Thursday. first half even though A Sha- in the QNB Stars League on minute, but for Al Sailiya goal- Uzbek striker Sardor hania succeeded in restrict- Thursday. keeper Khalifa Aboobacker Rashidov (45+1) scored the ing them from scoring in Brahimi’s double in both tipping the ball over the bar winning goal for Qatar SC as regular time. halves, moves The Lions back after Rodrigo Tabata fired a they moved on to nine points Qatar SC created more atop the league table on 21 free-kick. following their third victory. chances, while Al Shahania points, while Al Sailiya re- Iranian striker Karim An- The Kings had defeated Umm players resorted to wayward main sixth. sari was Al Sailiya’s spear- Salal 5-0 last week. shooting and headers. How- Both teams had precisely head. He had a header go over Qatar SC have been mak- ever, The Kings went into the equal share of ball possession the bar in the 29th minute. ing steady progress ever since half-time break on the back but it was Al Rayyan who cre- Overall, The Peregrines’ at- they had a change at the helm, of a one-goal lead, thanks to ated more opportunities. tacks lacked bite. with former Qatar interna- Rashidov who easily placed Brahimi’s both goals (sev- Al Sailiya appealed for a tional and Al Sadd midfielder home a cross from Kayke Rod- enth and 90+3 minutes) had penalty towards the end af- Wesam Rizik coming in place riguez in stoppage time. individual brilliance written ter Al Rayyan defender Dami of Spanish coach Carlos Alos Ali Ferydoon and Ramin all over them. Traore brought down Ansari Ferrer recently. Rezaein tried hard to draw The attacking midfielder, inside the box, but referee Al Shahania, who were parity for Al Shahania in the who represented top Portu- Abdulrahman Al Jassim de- coming from three consecutive second half, but in vain. Al Rayyan players celebrate their goal against Al Sailiya. Al Arabi looking to end slump against visiting Al Wakrah as Al Ahli face struggling Umm Salal The Dream Team have lost straight matches against Al Gharafa and Al Rayyan Ashleigh Barty hits a return against Petra Kvitova during their wom- en’s singles match at the WTA Finals in Shenzhen on Thursday. (AFP) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Barty and Bencic advance A return to winning will be the sole aim of Al Arabi after Change in form back-to-back defeats at the There is no doubt that to WTA semis in Shenzhen hands of title rivals in the QNB Stars League. Umm Salal are in a AFP (I felt) a little bit dizzy.” “We still have the oppor- precarious position. We are SHENZHEN The Dutchwoman had tunity to get back to the top- working hard with the aim started well with her meaty four bracket. I think we are on of producing good results. I WORLD number one Ash- groundstrokes overpowering track and we did well against accepted the coaching job leigh Barty and Belinda Bencic but she was unable to Al Rayyan last week. Al Arabi players during a training session ahead of their QNB Stars League match against Al Wakrah. Bencic both advanced to the close out the set on serve in the “Our team is develop- because I am a coach in semi-finals after contrasting 10th game. ing technically. The onus is he added. win, but it is football and it is “Al Arabi strikers are Umm Salal and I know the victories at the WTA Finals in Bencic made her pay and on the players to perform Also, Yousef Abdulrazaq difficult for all teams to win good at headers and they are players and their ability to China on Thursday. broke again in the 12th game on the pitch. Some of them added that the players need to all their games. effective in front of the goal. deliver the goods in a much Barty progressed from to snatch the first set and play without pressure and do more on the pitch and fol- “Al Wakrah are coming I hope we will be back to our better way. the round-robin stage with shortly after registered her some play with pressure. We low the coach’s plans. from the Second Division, winning ways with the result a crushing 6-4, 6-2 win over first victory over Bertens in an have to exhibit the same level “We are responsible to but we are capable of putting against Al Arabi. We will give Umm Salal Tunisian coach Petra Kvitova in one hour and abbreviated fourth matchup with which we played against implement the coach’s in- up strong performances. The all our efforts to win,” Mar- Ahmed El Abyad 28 minutes at the Shenzhen between the pair. Al Rayyan in order to win,” structions and perform absence of playmaker Cris- quez added. Bay Sports Centre. Bencic pre- World number eight Ben- coach Heimir Hallgrimsson strongly in order to put an tian Ceballos undoubtedly af- In the other match on Fri- vailed 7-5, 1-0 in 61 minutes cic will play defending cham- said on Thursday. end to our losing run. The fected the team. I always try day, Al Ahli will host strug- I know the players and their after late replacement Kiki pion Elina Svitolina in the The Icelandic coach who last two games, against Al to find the best formation for gling Umm Salal at the Al Ahli ability to deliver the goods Bertens retired ill. semi-final on Saturday. started the season with the Gharafa and Al Rayyan, were each game,” Al Wakrah coach Stadium. The 11th-placed in a much better way,” the Bertens received medical “I’m so relaxed already. Dream Team on a winning the most difficult and we lost Marquez Lopez said. Umm Salal fired Raul Caneda Tunisian said. attention after the opening I will just play and fight like note, also stressed the impor- them. They both are compet- The young Waves have after a dismal 5-0 loss to Qa- “The management stands game of the second set, where always,” she said. “She’s (Svi- tance of players to have the ing for the league title,” the one of the youngest squads tar Sports Club last weekend. by me and we have high-qual- her blood pressure and pulse tolina) one of the players that mindset of winning. midfielder said. in the league but have man- His replacement Ahmed El ity players in all departments were checked, before becom- this court suits a lot more.” “Players’ mindset and Al Wakrah on the other aged impressive wins over Abyad however, know he fac- of the game. Our goal is clear. ing the second player in the Barty, who had already their desire to achieve the hand have also seen their the more experienced Qatar es a tough battle to inspire the We must improve our posi- tournament to retire mid- sealed the year-end No.1 rank- best results have big roles to form drop in the last five Sports Club and Al Shahania. Barzan Falcons. tion which we do not deserve. match after Bianca Andreescu ing, rebounded after a three- play in winning and against matches after a relatively “Our team has six to eight “There is no doubt that During my initial days with withdrew against Karolina set loss to Bertens on Tuesday. Al Wakrah who are a good promising start. players under the age of 23. Umm Salal are in a precari- the main team, I have felt Pliskova on Wednesday. She will play the winner of to- side, it will be tough. We had A run of three defeats We have a young team and ous position. We are working the players have the desire to “I didn’t feel well on court,” morrow’s Purple Group match played two friendly matches and two draws in the last five we are working very well hard with the aim of produc- make a strong comeback into Bertens told reporters. “I had between Wimbledon cham- against them and lost both. I matches has seen The Waves with the youngsters to de- ing good results. I accepted the tournament. The Al Ahli some problems with my stom- pion Simona Halep and world know their coach very much, drop to ninth. velop their level and correct the coaching job because I match is very important for ach.