QSL
Al Khor face Al Shamal in Week 5 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The kick-off is at 8 pm.
The situations of the two teams are distinct, particularly regarding their positions in the competition table thus far, as both teams aim to accumulate the maximum number of points during this period to improve their rankings.
Al Khor, having returned from the Second Division, have played four matches, securing three points from as many draws and one loss, without any victories to date, placing them in ninth position. They have a superior goal difference than Al Arabi and Qatar SC, who occupy the 10th and 11th spot respectively, with the same number of points.
Under the guidance of coach Abdullah Mubarak, Al Khor has been delivering strong and notable performances. Following an exhilarating draw against Al Arabi in the fourth week, they are determined to achieve their first win of the season.
Conversely, Al Shamal is positioned eighth in the standings, having garnered four points from one win, one draw, and two losses. The team also came off a draw against Al Gharafa in the previous round and is eager to return to winning form.
Coach Nuno Almeida of Al Shamal is relying on the players’ high morale to secure a victory in the league against Al Khor, thereby enhancing their standing in the competition.
The performance of both teams is anticipated to be heavily influenced by their offensive capabilities, given the presence of exceptional players in their forward positions. Al Khor boasts talents such as Yohan Boli and Sofiane Hanni, while Al Shamal features Baghdad Bounedjah, who stands out as a key attacking asset and has netted four goals to date.