The forward has changed tremendously in his second season with the club.

He has become more aggressive, which bodes well for the side. Umm Salal has great potential and this could be their season.

Al Arabi, who won the season-opening Sheikh Jassim Cup tournament, overcame minnows Al Kharaitiyat 2-0. To their credit, Kharaitiyat put up a valiant show in the first half and denied their fancied opponents a chance to score until the 55th minute. Leonardo play bazaar Pisculichi, one of the few Argentinians playing in the Qatar Stars League, scored the opening goal in the 52nd while Waleed Hamza scored the second (86th).

Brazilian Klemerson De Araugo (13th) and Iraqi Younis Mahmoud (23th) helped defending champions Al Gharafa overcome newcomers Lakhwiya. They will however have to toil hard if they are to entertain hopes of winning the Qatar Stars League for the third time in a row.

In other games, Al Sadd defeated Al Sailiya 1-0 while Emir’s Cup winners Al Rayyan scored a 2-0 win over Al Ahli.

RESULTS

Al Arabi 2 Al Kharaitiyat 0

Qatar SC 5 Al Khor 3

Umm Salal 2 Al Wakra 1

Al Sadd 1 Al Sailiya 0

Al Gharafa 2 Lakhwiya 0

Al Rayyan 2 Al Ahli 0

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