Shamal 0, Al-Shahaniya 2

RAYYAN, Qatar (Interstat) — Al Shahaniya opened its Stars League campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Al Shamal on Wednesday, defying pre-match projections in a match that saw the visiting side stifled offensively. The match, played at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, was controlled by the hosts from the outset. Al Shahaniya’s early pressure was rewarded in the 14th minute when midfielder Francesco Antonucci found the net for the game’s opening goal. The buildup featured defender Daoud Soliman, who was credited with the assist on the play. That early strike set the tone, with Al Shamal unable to mount a… Read more...