Al Duhail defeated Al Shamal 1-0 in Week 7 of the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League at the Al Khor Stadium on Monday.

Kenyan striker Michael Olunga scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute through a penalty kick.

Al Duhail thus got back to winning ways after suffering their first defeat in this season’s tournament as they lost 1-4 to Al Wakrah in the QNB Stars League Week 5’s postponed match last Thursday.

The game was postponed due to the health measures that prevented Al Duhail players from participating in training and matches, as many of them and technical staff were affected with the coronavirus (Covid-19).

Al Duhail raised their points tally to 18 with six wins and one defeat.

On the other hand, Al Shamal stood on four points (one win, one draw and five defeats).

The match witnessed the expulsion of Edmilson Junior of Al Duhail in the 48th minute.

The first half was devoid of real opportunities to score.

After losing the services of Edmilson Junior through a red card soon after the start of second half, Al Duhail intensified the pressure through attacks by Almoez Ali, Ismail Mohammed and Olunga, while Al Shamal tried hard to defend their goal.

Al Duhail went ahead through Olunga’s penalty conversion after he was fouled by Al Shamal defender Yassin Yaqoub in the penalty area.

The remaining time failed to produce another goal and Al Duhail emerged as the winners.