The Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium at Qatar SC hosted the match between Qatari club Al-Gharafa and Al-Duhail in the opening of week 17 of the Qatari Stars League.
In this match, Al-Duhail achieved an important victory over Al-Gharafa with a score of 2-1. Al-Duhail's goals were scored by Montari and Doudou in the 19th and 44th minutes, respectively, while Al-Gharafa's lone goal came from Kodja in the 44th minute via a penalty.
The match was intense and exciting between Al-Duhail and Al-Gharafa in the first half, with VAR being used three times. It disallowed an early goal from Al-Duhail scored by Olunga within the first three minutes, awarded a penalty for Al-Gharafa converted by Kodja, and canceled another penalty for Al-Gharafa due to a lack of foul.
Notably, with this result, Al-Duhail raised its points total to 34, securing second place, while Al-Gharafa remains at 27 points in third place.