Sailiya defeat hapless Kharitiyat
Two goals in ten minutes ensured that Al Sailiya registered a 2-1 victory over relegation threatened Al Kharitiyat on Friday evening at Al Ahli stadium.

Goals from winter signing Carlos Preciado & Bahraini Fawzy Aiish gave Sailiya a deserved win, despite a late fightback from Al Kharitiyat.

The first half was a relatively quiet one with few chances of note, however it was in the second half when the match came into its own.


On the 50^th minute a Abdurahman Al-Harazi played a fine through ball to striker Carlos Preciado who fired past the hapless Kharitiyat keeper. That was the Colombian’s third goal since signing in Janaury, and celebrated his goal with an improvised dance.

Sailiya doubled their lead just 10 minutes later from the penalty spot. Bahraini international Fawzy Aiish slotted the ball away, for his tenth goal of the season.  Who also celebrated with his own dance, much to the delight of striker partner Carlos Preciado.

Al Kharitiyat fought back into the tie on the 69^th minute, with Yahia Kebe. The Burkina Faso international swept in from close range after a good run from Issar Dia. However Sailiya held out the remainder of the tie, to grab all three points.
 


 
Meshal at the double for Ahli.

Al Ahli registered their first win in four QSL matches defeating Al Khor 2-0 on Friday afternoon at Al Khor stadium.

A brace from midfielder Meshal Abdullah secured Youseff Adams first win as head coach for the side.

Ahli looked the brightly in the opening exchanges and took the lead on the 25^th minute. Al Ahli capitalized on a Khor midfield error to release attacker Mouchine Iajour, his strong run and pass fell to an onrushing Abdulla who calmly stroke the ball past Khor keeper Baba Djibril

Ahli held out the remainder of the first half, with the matched delicately poised at 1-0 at half time.

In the second half, both sides came out with renewed vigor. However it was the Brigadeers who would all but seal the three points from the penalty spot. Abdulla stepped up to cooly stroke past Khor stopper Baba Djibril on the 59^th minute.

The veteran midfielder’s twelfth goal of the season ensured all three points for his side. The result means that Al Ahli has now leap frogged Al Khor into 10^th place in the QSL.