Al Sadd SC 8, Umm-Salal 3

DOHA, Qatar (Interstat) — In a stunning display of offensive firepower that defied pregame projections, Al Sadd routed Umm Salal 8-3 in a Qatar Stars League match Saturday at Al-Khwar Stadium. The visiting Al Sadd squad, entering the new season as heavy favorites, lived up to its billing and then some, delivering a performance that was both dominant and historic in its goal-scoring frenzy. The final scoreline was a far cry from the tight contest anticipated by statistical models, which had projected a narrow 2-1 victory for Al Sadd and gave them a 73 percent probability of securing a win.… Read more...