Umm-Salal 3, Al Ahli Doha 0

DOHA, Qatar (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of pregame projections, Umm Salal delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Al Ahli in a Qatar Stars League match Monday at Al Thumama Stadium. The result defied statistical models, including one from Interstat that had given Al Ahli a 78.80 percent probability to win and projected a 2-1 victory for the home side. Instead, Umm Salal seized control in the second half with three goals in a decisive 15-minute span, handing Al Ahli a comprehensive defeat to open the league campaign. The first half was a physical, scoreless affair that saw five… Read more...