Doha: Al Gharafa came from being a goal down to beat Qatar SC 2-1 in Week 7 of the 2025-2026 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium on Friday, November 7, 2025.
According to Qatar News Agency, Al Gharafa managed to bounce back despite being reduced to 10 men after their South Korean professional, Jang Hyun Soo, was sent off for a challenging foul against rival Joao Pedro in the 38th minute of the match. Just three minutes later, Pedro stunned The Cheetahs with a reverse-kick goal in the 41st minute, taking the ball on his chest first following a free-kick action from the center of the danger zone.
Al Gharafa rallied in the second half, with Yacine Brahimi scoring off a penalty in the 60th minute. The comeback was sealed when Seydou Sane struck in the 90th minute from the top of the box. This victory marked Al Gharafa’s seventh win of the league, bringing their tally to 22 points at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Qatar SC remained in third place with 17 points after suffering their second loss.