Round Six in Numbers
Thirty-six matches across six rounds produced 29 wins, 7 draws and 116 goals, averaging 3.2 goals per match. A total of 22 penalties were awarded, with 18 converted and 4 missed, adding extra drama to key moments on the pitch.
Yellow cards were abundant (156) and red cards scarce (6). The Brazilian Roger Guedes of Al-Rayyan sits atop the scoring chart with 6 goals, following a brace in the latest round against Al-Gharafa.
Guedes sits one ahead of several close challengers, as a cluster of attackers remain within striking distance heading into the next phase of the campaign.
Round Six also delivered momentum in the scoring column, totaling 19 goals for the round with an average of 3.1 per game, a tad lower than the prior round’s tally of 20.
In terms of match outcomes, 4 games ended in wins and 2 were draws. The biggest goal fests came in the clashes between Al-Wakrah and Umm Salal, and the meeting of Al-Rayyan and Al-Gharafa, both producing 5 goals.
Standings and Highlights
Al-Shamal sit atop the league with 14 points after six rounds, maintaining the best start in their history despite a 1-1 draw with second-placed Qatar, who stay close on goal difference. Al-Rayyan’s home defeat to Al-Gharafa (2-3) drops them to third with 13 points, just one behind the leaders.
Al-Gharafa claim a strong run, with nine wins in the last 15 league meetings against Al-Rayyan. Both Al-Sadd and Al-Duhail, as well as Al-Sailiya, managed to keep clean sheets in some fixtures, underscoring the league’s competitive balance.
The round also saw four penalties converted: Yacine Brahimi (Al-Gharafa) against Al-Rayyan, Roger Guedes (Al-Rayyan) against Al-Gharafa, Billy Van Amersfoort (Al-Shahaniya) against Al-Ahli, and Omid Brahimi (Al-Shamal) against Qatar, with one red card (Fabrício Díaz of Al-Gharafa) noted in the card tally of the round.
Looking ahead, Round Seven kicks off on October 17 with Umm Salal vs. Al-Sadd in a packed schedule at Al-Khor Stadium, followed by Al-Gharafa vs. Qatar at Second Bin Jassim Stadium, and Duhail vs. Al-Sailiya at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium. On October 18, Shamal hosts Al-Rayyan, Al-Shamal faces Al-Wakrah, and Al-Arabi meets Al-Ahli at Thumama Stadium.
Next up: the league ROMP on, and the drama only grows.
And for a little comic relief: if football were a sniper, the target would be the back of the net—every shot a headshot. If the referee could whistle for rain, this league would finally need an umbrella. And if goals were fireworks, the stadiums would come with hard hats. Sniper’s verdict: keep your eyes on the net, and your jokes sharper than the offside line.
