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<p><strong>Saturday, 26th October, 2019</strong></p><p><strong>19:30 kick-off at Al Duhail Stadium</strong></p><p>Al Duhail face Al Gharafa in Week 8 of the 2019-20 QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 19:30 at the Al Duhail Stadium on Saturday, 26th October, 2019.</p><p>The Al Duhail vs Al Gharafa is sure to be a humdinger of a game for more reasons than one. Mainly because of the teams’ reputation, form, high quality of players and high-profile coaches.</p><p>Al Duhail are leading the standings with 17 points (five victories and two draws). They are the only unbeaten side so far, along with Al Rayyan.</p><p>The Red Knights, who defeated Umm Salal 1-0 last week, have a goal difference of +6 (12 goals for and six against).</p><p>Al Gharafa, who beat Al Arabi 1-0 in Week 7 to move up in the standings, have four victories to their credit. They have two draws, while their only defeat was against Al Sailiya when they lost by a 1-3 margin in Week 5. The Cheetahs have a goal difference of +6 (14 goals for and eight against).</p><p>The tactical battle between experienced coaches Rui Faria (Al Duhail) and Slavisa Jokanovic (Al Gharafa) will be the sub-plot of the game.</p><p>Al Duhail are getting back to their aggressive ways under Portuguese Faria, whereas Al Gharafa’s game has improved by notches under Serb Jokanovic.</p><p>All that should make the encounter gripping.</p>