AR-RAYYAN, Qatar (March 21, 2026) (Interstat) — Substitute Ibrahim Nasser Kala scored moments after entering the match, securing a 1-1 draw for Al Arabi against Qatar SC in a Qatari Stars League match Saturday at Education City Stadium.

Ahmed Fathy gave Al Arabi the lead in the 70th minute. Kala, who came on in the 89th minute, netted the dramatic equalizer in the 90th minute. The match was contentious, with Qatar SC receiving three yellow cards in the first half. Al Arabi’s Abdullah Marafee also was booked in the second half.

The result opened Week 1 of the Stars League season. Al Arabi now holds a season record of 9-8-6 in league play, while Qatar SC moves to 8-7-5. The teams will meet again on April 10.