Al-Gharafa 3, Umm-Salal 2

DOHA, Qatar (Interstat) — Al Gharafa opened its Stars League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Umm Salal on Tuesday, overcoming an early two-goal deficit with a stunning three-goal rally in the final 15 minutes at Al-Khwar Stadium in Al Khor. The match, played on Jan. 6, 2026, defied pregame projections and delivered a frantic finish. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, while its ELO system gave Al Gharafa a 60.6 percent probability to win, but neither forecast accounted for the rollercoaster nature of the contest. Umm Salal, the home side, seized control early through striker Jamal… Read more...