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<p>Al Arabi defeated Al Ahli 3-1 in Week 1 of the 2019-20 QNB Stars League at the Al Janoub Stadium on Friday.</p><p>Hamdi Harbaoui (23rd and 68th minutes) and Pierre-Michel Lasogga (51st) scored for Al Arabi, while Hernan Gonzalez netted Al Ahli’s consolation goal in the 35th minute.</p><p>Al Arabi, coached by Heimir Hallgrimsson, were on the attack mode right from the beginning. The Dream Team took the lead when Hamdi, who excelled for Qatar SC in the 2014-15 season, capitalised on Yusuf Abdurizag’s good work by heading in the ball.</p><p>Al Ahli equalised through Hernan after captain Nabil El Zhar did the spadework.</p><p>Al Arabi dominated possession (53 per cent) in the first half.</p><p>Al Arabi goalkeeper Gregory Gomez thwarted Gonzalez early into the match and Al Ahli custodian Ivan Rodriguez easily saved Abdurizag’s attempt as the first half ended 1-1.</p><p>Not long after restart, Lasogga doubled the lead for Al Arabi off a corner kick taken by Mohammed Salal El Neel.</p><p>Al Arabi made matters beyond The Brigadiers’ control when Hamdi pounced on a rebound from the Al Ahli goalkeeper and placed the ball home.</p><p>Al Ahli would rue a chance missed by new recruit Gonzalez as he came up with a feeble shot that was saved by the Al Arabi goalkeeper after the former was put through by Abdulla Abdulsalam.</p>