Al Gharafa’s Iraqi striker Younes Mahmoud advances with the ball during their Qatar Stars League match against Al Sadd at the Sheikh Jassim stadium in Doha yesterday. Mahmoud was among the goalscorers in a 3-1 victory over their arch rivals. Marconi Ameral and Juninho scored Al Gharafa’s other goals, while Al Sadd consolation came from Leandro Da Silva, who converted a late penalty. The result lifted Bruno Metsu’s side to second place in the standings on 43 points, five behind Lekhwiya who secured the title with a 3-0 win over Umm Salal on Friday. Al Arabi currently lie third on 40 points.
