Al Waab secured a 1-0 victory over Mesaimeer in Round 1 of 2026-2027 season QSL Cup at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium of Al Ahli club on Tuesday.

Diogo Filipe scored the lone goal from the penalty spot in the 12th minute giving Al Waab an early advantage that they successfully defended until full time.

Mesaimeer were awarded a penalty late in the first half, but failed to convert the opportunity.

The result provided Al Waab with three valuable points at the start of the competition, while Mesaimeer will look to recover in their next fixture.

Both sides displayed determination, but Al Waab’s clinical early strike and solid defensive display proved decisive.