Muntari Saves the Day Al Gharafa Secures Thrilling Draw Against Al Duhail in Last Gasp Drama

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Fawad Hussain | The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: In a thrilling encounter at the Al Duhail Stadium on Monday, Al Gharafa managed to snatch a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the formidable Al Duhail in the ongoing Qatar Stars League (QSL) season.

The highly anticipated clash between two of Qatar's top football clubs did not disappoint, as both teams showcased exceptional skill and determination in their pursuit of the coveted three points.

However, the hosts Al Duhail seemed to be heading for a decisive victory after a goal from their star player in the 73rd minute, only to be denied the win by a resolute Al Gharafa team that refused to give up.

Trailing by a goal, Al Gharafa's manager made a crucial tactical substitution that would ultimately prove to be the turning point in the match. Ghanaian international Moses Fadika made way for Mohammed Muntari, who came off the bench with a clear mission - to change the course of the game.

With sheer determination etched on his face, Muntari rose to the challenge, displaying his technical prowess as he exploited the weaknesses in the Al Duhail defense. As the clock ticked closer to the final whistle, the visitors' sustained pressure on their opponents' goal finally paid off.

In a moment that will be etched in the memories of Al Gharafa fans for a long time, Muntari found himself one on one with the Al Duhail goalkeeper in the dying minutes of the match. Composing himself, he coolly slotted the ball into the net, thus securing a valuable point for his team and sending their fans into raptures.

Meanwhile, Al Sadd demonstrated their intentions of finishing at the top of the table with an impressive 3-0 victory over their opponents in a different QSL match, catapulting them to the second spot in the standings.