Qatar Stars League: Qatar SC 2-0 Al-Gharafa Qatar SC earned a hard-fought and important 2-0 victory over Al-Gharafa in their Qatar Stars League encounter at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium. Two second-half goals sealed the points for the hosts in a match that was evenly balanced for long periods before Qatar SC's quality in key moments shone through. The opening half saw both teams trade half-chances, with Al-Gharafa looking dangerous on the counter. The deadlock was broken early in the second period when Qatar SC's pressure told. A cross from the right was met with a powerful header at the near post, giving the goalkeeper no chance. Al-Gharafa responded by pushing more players forward, but they were caught out again with about 15 minutes remaining. Qatar SC won possession in midfield and launched a rapid attack, culminating in a low driven shot from the edge of the box that found the bottom corner to double the lead and secure the win. A standout performance came from Qatar SC's central midfield, which controlled the tempo after taking the lead and effectively nullified Al-Gharafa's creative threats. The clean sheet will be particularly pleasing for the home side's defense. This win provides a vital three points for Qatar SC as they aim to climb the table, moving them ahead of several mid-table rivals. For Al-Gharafa, it's a missed opportunity to gain ground on the league leaders. The Qatar SC manager praised his team's second-half maturity, while the Al-Gharafa coach rued defensive lapses at critical moments.