Lusail City FC and Al Shahaniya played out a 1-1 draw in their Qatari Stars Cup fixture on December 7, 2025. The shared points reflected a match of few clear chances, where both teams canceled each other out for large periods. Lusail City FC took the lead in the first half through a deflected shot from outside the area that wrong-footed the goalkeeper. Al Shahaniya responded in the second half with a well-worked team goal, finishing a flowing move with a tap-in at the far post. Both sides had opportunities to win the game in the final minutes; Lusail City FC saw a free-kick sail just over the bar, while Al Shahaniya's striker blazed a shot over from a promising position. The draw did little to dramatically alter the standings for either team, leaving them both needing positive results in their final group matches to advance. The Lusail City manager felt his team deserved more from the game based on possession, and the Al Shahaniya coach was pleased with his side's resilience to come from behind and earn a point on the road.