AL KHOR, Qatar (April 4, 2026) (Interstat) — Al Shamal opened its Stars League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Umm Salal on Saturday at Al Bayt Stadium.

The home side took the lead just before halftime when forward Baghdad Bounedjah scored in the seventh minute of first-half stoppage time. Midfielder Álex Collado doubled Al Shamal’s advantage in the 59th minute.

Umm Salal responded with a goal from substitute Antonio Mance in the 75th minute, but Al Shamal substitute Antonio Mance restored the two-goal cushion eight minutes later. Umm Salal’s Yamaan Jarrar scored in the 83rd minute to create a tense finish.

The result defied a pre-match projection that gave Al Shamal an 83% probability to win. Al Shamal begins the Qatari league season with a win, while Umm Salal starts with a loss.