Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga featured for a large part of the game as his Al Duhail side recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory over Al Gharafa to momentarily assume leadership of the 2022/2023 Qatar Stars League table following the victory.In the match staged at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Wednesday evening, Duhail, who sought to get the perfect start to the New Year, took the lead just a minute after the half hour mark as Tunisian international Ferjani Sassi found the back of the net after being assisted by Khalid Mohammed.🚩 نهاية المباراة#الدحيل 3 × 0 الغرافة⚽️ 31’ فرجاني ساسي⚽️ 48’ بسام الراوي⚽️ 90’ نام تاي هيالاسبوع الثامن | #دوري_نجوم_QNB pic.twitter.com/UsnWaI4zc1— نادي الدحيل ALDUHAIL (@DuhailSC) January 4, 2023 Just three minutes upon the second half’s resumption, Duhail managed to extend their lead courtesy of Bassam Al Rawi’s strike which gave them some breathing space in the match.With the game looking set to end with the 2-0 scoreline, Olunga, who had been entrusted with a starting berth, was subbed off in the first minute of added time after the full ninety minutes.While we wait for tonight’s #FIFAWorldCup action, soak in this @OgadaOlunga hat-trick from 2021 🎩#ACL | @DuhailSC pic.twitter.com/CfZgveoiSt— #ACL2022 (@TheAFCCL) December 3, 2022 There was however time for Duhail to extend their lead on the scoreboard as South Korea’s Tae-Hee Nam sealed the three points with the third goal.With the victory, Olunga and his Duhail side went one point ahead of Al Arabi who have played a game less.##NAJAVA_MECA_6916339##Third placed Al Wakra, who have also played a match less, are on 15 points.So far, after the opening eight rounds, Olunga is joint second in the race for this season’s Golden Boot having scored five goals with Angolan international Dala Gelson leading the way on eight goals.Clever KCB hand Gor Mahia first loss of the season as Leopards pile more misery on City StarsThe Kenyan international will be keen on defending the crown he won last season after bagging 24 goals in what was his first full campaign at Duhail.
