Week 7 Delivers Bite: North, Wakrah, Gharafa and Qatar Chase Vital Points
6 November 2025
Week 7 Preview: Shamal vs Wakrah and Gharafa vs Qatar
The seventh round of the Doha Bank Qatar Stars League kicks off Friday with two decisive matches: Shamal hosting Al Wakrah and Al Gharafa welcoming Qatar at Thani bin Jassim Stadium.
Shamal sit second in the table with 17 points, while Wakrah are fourth with 14; Al Gharafa lead the standings on 19 points and Qatar sit third with 17.
The upcoming games are pivotal as teams chase the top spots and a slip could shake the order further.
Marciz Lopez, Qatar’s coach, warned of a tough test against Gharafa, noting that every league game this season has presented a challenge and that Gharafa is a big team led by a strong coach. He also acknowledged injuries but stressed the importance of delivering the best performance to secure a positive result.
Pedro Martins, coach of Gharafa, explained that after their Asian campaign they shifted focus to recovery and getting players ready physically for the Qatar match, naming Josilo and Yassin as likely to be involved. He praised Qatar’s program for building a very competitive squad quickly and stressed the need to be at their best to claim the win.
He also emphasized that the team must stay focused and give their all, as the season’s crucial fixtures demand.
Fayez Suleiman, a Qatar player, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to achieve a positive outcome against Gharafa, noting they prepared well for the clash.
Jamal Hamad of Gharafa said the squad is ready after a period of recovery and underscored that staying focused is key to securing victory and maintaining the lead at the top.
As for the broader matchday, officials stressed this is another league game where winning is important, and they praised the support of fans who backed the team in the previous match and are hoped to return in the next.
Jamal Hamad also sent a message to supporters, inviting them to continue attending and backing the team, as their presence matters in tight battles for points.
David Brats, Shamal’s coach, highlighted the challenge posed by Wakrah and stated his side must prepare well to win, noting it will be their first league game at Shamal’s home stadium. He expressed strong faith in his players to meet club goals and delight their fans during the first league fixture on their turf.
Vicente Moreno, Wakrah’s coach, stressed that his players must give maximum effort against a high-quality opponent and that the match will be difficult, given the quality and experience of the opposition. He emphasized the need for a strong collective performance to extend their positive run.
Adel Alwi and Ayoub Asal, Wakrah players, voiced confidence in the team’s readiness and readiness to face what they described as a challenging but winnable game. They affirmed focus on executing their roles and staying composed on the pitch.
The piece closes by reiterating that the league contest remains tight and the race for three points is on, with both sets of fans hoping for a weekend of memorable football. Punchlines aside, if outcomes hinge on composure and tempo, we might need a good pair of boots and a louder voice than the stadium PA to tip the scales. Punchline time: If football had a sniper, the ball would still find the net—just a little luck, and a dash of swagger. And second punchline: my team’s defense is so sharp the ball asks for a safe word before it dares to approach the box.
