Qatar’s 19th matchday wasn’t kind to Portuguese coaches. Both Artur Jorge and Pedro Martins lost their games to teams fighting for the same objectives.
Al Gharafa hosted the solo leader, Al Duhail, but failed to score and remains in third place. They’re now seven points behind the top and six behind second-placed Al Sadd. Ali and Mohammed scored the goals, with Ziyech assisting the first.
Al Rayyan had a chance to jump to fourth and surpass their Saturday opponent but lost 0-1 to Al Ahli Doha. Exposito scored the only goal at 53 minutes. De Sart was sent off for accumulation of yellow cards 20 minutes later. André Amaro started for the visiting team.
Next, Artur Jorge faces second-placed Al Sadd at home, while Pedro Martins travels to Al Arabi.
Upcoming Matchups
- Artur Jorge vs. Al Sadd
- Pedro Martins vs. Al Arabi
