The thrilling 2016/2017 Qatar Stars League championship race is set to go to the last two rounds of the season, with both title challengers posting impressive wins against top-four rivals.
Leaders Lekhwiya proved too strong for a lackluster El Jaish side, as the Red Knights ran out 5-1 winners. Ex-Al Wasl and Al Shabab striker Edgar Bruno enjoyed a debut to savour for the Red Knights, coming off the bench to expertly lash in his new side’s fourth.
Xavi’s second-placed Al Sadd secured Qatar Clasico bragging rights with a comprehensive 4-1 win over champions Al Rayyan.
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Sadd took an early lead though Algerian schemer Jugurtha Hamroun. Any hopes Michael Laudrup’s men had of making a comeback were duly quashed midway through the first half when midfielder Daniel Goumou was given his marching orders for a reckless elbow.
Three goals then followed from the 13-times winners, before Ray-yan scored a consolation with five minutes left to play.
Sadd are just two points behind Lekhwiya. They will now be hoping their rivals can slip up in round 25, with both sides taking on mid-table opposition at home on Thursday evening.
Lekhwiya play Al Ahli Doha, while Sadd battle Al Sailiya.
BOTTOM TWO TUMBLE OUT
Al Wakrah and Muaither confirmed their relegation to Qatargas League on Saturday.
Wakrah had been at the foot of the table for a number of weeks and their fate was sealed with a 2-0 loss to fellow strugglers Al Khor.
For Muaither, they managed a battling 1-1 draw with Sailiya. However, it wasn’t enough for Phillipe Birol’s men to avoid the drop as teams above them registered key wins.
