Red card scare for Olunga as 10-man Al Duhail secure victory

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga had a tame night on his return from injury as Al Duhail claimed a 2-0 win over Al Wakra in a Qatar Stars League (QSL) clash on Saturday.The 30-year-old recently missed Harambee Stars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia due to an injury.##NAJAVA_MECA_8333899##Former Paris Saint Germain manager and current Al Duhail head coach Christophe Galtier deemed Olunga fit to start against Al Wakra.The 2023 Qatar Stars League champions posted a perfect start to the game as they only required 13 minutes to break the deadlock through Edmilson Junior.Lucky punter breaks Mozzart Bet history by winning 6 bets in 1-day worth Ksh 109.2 millionThe Qatari curled in a sweet strike from just outside the box after receiving a pass from Frenchman Ibrahima Diallo for his first goal of the season.Olunga was flashed a yellow card in the 19th minute and was handed another a few minutes later but his blushes were saved when VAR intervened to chalk off the sending-off.##NAJAVA_MECA_8333866##Edmilson was in red-hot form as he completed his brace in the 27th minute, chipping the keeper after receiving a pass from former Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto.After failing to heed the danger signs, Al Duhail were reduced to 10 men three minutes after the start of the second half with Diallo being handed his marching orders.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan on target in Wales as Ayunga scores own goalWith Galtier aiming to protect the lead after going down to 10 men, Olunga and Edmilson were withdrawn for the more defensive Karim Boudiaf and Sultan Al Brake.Al Duhail held on for the 2-0 win to maintain their position at the summit of the log.

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