Umm Salal pulled off a stunning 2-1 home victory over title-chasing Al Duhail in the Qatar Stars League on February 4, 2026, with kick-off at 22:45. This major upset saw the relegation-threatened home side fight back from a goal down to snatch a dramatic late winner, altering the landscape at the top of the table. Al Duhail took the lead in the first half and appeared to be in control, but Umm Salal equalized against the run of play with a header from a corner in the 70th minute. The winner came in the 89th minute, sending the home fans into delirium, as a defensive mix-up allowed a Umm Salal striker to poke the ball home. This result was a massive blow to Al Duhail's title hopes, dropping them valuable points, while providing Umm Salal with a lifeline in their battle against relegation. The Umm Salal manager called it the team's best win of the season, and the shell-shocked Al Duhail coach conceded his team failed to manage the game. Umm Salal's players celebrated as if they had won a trophy after the final whistle.