QNB Stars League: Al-Gharafa to Face Al-Wakrah Ahead of Asian Champions League Clash

Doha, March 14 (QNA) - Al-Gharafa will go head to head against Al-Wakrah on Tuesday at Duhail Club's Abdullah Bin Khalifa stadium in the 21st week of the QNB Stars League. The match will be played ahead of original time because Al-Gharafa will have a much awaited match in the Asian Champions League. Al-Gharafa will be facing Uzbek side Olmaliq in the playoffs for the Asian Champions League. If Al-Gharafa manage to pull a win, they will be inserted in the first group which includes Al-Hilal (KSA), Shabab Ahli Dubai (UAE) and Isteqlal (TJK). Al-Gharafa will go their match against Al-Wakrah coming from a surprising defeat from Al-Ahli 3-1 in the 19th week of the league, stopping the team at 30 points on the table in fifth place moving down from fourth. This match will also be a chance to go back into the top four which is one point away, held by Qatar ASC with 31 points. On the other hand, ninth place Al-Wakrah with 19 points, stole a draw from league champions Al-Sadd. This point will be very crucial for them to move away from the relegation battle. Both Al-Wakrah and Al-Gharafa have players that are on high playing levels and managers Marquez Lopez and Slavisa Jokanovic will both aim for the three points, their previous match ended with a 1-0 for Al-Gharafa. (QNA)