Al Wakrah fight back to beat Al Arabi 3-2 in Qatar Stars League

Al Wakrah came from two goals down to beat Al Arabi 3-2 in an entertaining Qatar Stars League match, with Egypt international Hamdy Fathy absent through injury.

The result moved Al Wakrah up to fifth in the table on 11 points, while Al Arabi remain fourth with 12 points after surrendering their advantage in the second half.

Michael Olunga gave Al Arabi the lead in the 38th minute, heading home a precise cross from Oussama Tannane.

The Kenya international struck again in the final minute of the first half. After receiving a cross from Ishaq Al-Hajji, Olunga controlled the opportunity inside the penalty area and finished past the Al Wakrah goalkeeper to establish a 2-0 lead.

Al Wakrah began their recovery in the 69th minute when Nasser Al-Yazidi headed in Mourad Naji’s cross.

Amine Zouhzouh completed the comeback 11 minutes from time with a powerful first-time strike after Luis Alberto delivered the ball into the area.

The winning goal arrived in the 88th minute. Gelson Dala broke clear of the goalkeeper before calmly placing the ball into the net to give Al Wakrah all three points.

The victory leaves Al Wakrah just one point behind Al Arabi and strengthens their position in the Qatar Stars League standings.