Harambee Stars captain, Michael Olunga was once again on target on Monday as his club Al Duhail saw off Markhiya 3-1 in a Qatari Stars League match to open a seven-point gap at the top position in the log.The hosts were dominant in the first half but were denied a sight on goal by a defensive Markhiya. This ensured that the first half ended in a barren draw although Al Duhail felt they should have picked more from the duel.##NAJAVA_MECA_7013820##Duhail were stunned ten minutes into the game when Ali Said Al-Muhannadi found the back of the net against the run of play and sat back deep frustrating Olunga and co who were keen on coming back into the game and stretch their advantage at the top.Three goals in five minutes saw Duhail pick maximum points. Khaled Mohammed drew the hosts level in the 73rd minute before Olunga completed the turn around three minutes later with the second goal. The match was put beyond the visitor’s reach in the 78th minute when Nam Tae-Hee got the third goal for Duhail.Not a bad way to hit double digits this season 💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/xyteOiDblk— MICHAEL OLUNGA (@OgadaOlunga) February 13, 2023 The win sees them extend their lead at the top. After 13 matches, the lead the log with 32 points. Second placed Al Arabi have 25 although they have a game in hand.Olunga’s goal saw him leapfrog, Jacinto Dala to top the scoring chart in the Qatari Stars League. He has now scored ten league goals, one more than the Angolan attacker.Next for them is a champions league match against Al Rayyan on Sunday 19th February at home.Gor Mahia eye top spot as they host troubled Wazito in a crunch tie
