DOHA, Qatar (Interstat) — Al Arabi and Qatar SC played to a 1-1 draw in a Qatar Stars League match Wednesday at Al Thumama Stadium.

Karl Toko Ekambi gave Qatar SC the lead in the 32nd minute. Al Arabi substitute João Pedro leveled the score with a headed goal in the 77th minute. The result left both teams with identical records of zero wins, zero losses and one draw in league play.

The match featured six yellow cards, beginning in the second minute. The draw defied pre-match projections that heavily favored Al Arabi to win.