Al Sadd extended their unbeaten run in the 2026-27 Doha Bank Stars League with a 6-3 victory over Al Sailiya in the fourth round at Lusail Stadium on Thursday. The win marked Al Sadd’s fourth consecutive triumph, keeping them atop the league standings with 12 points, while Al Sailiya remain without a point after four defeats.

The match began with an early chance for Al Sailiya’s Hashim Ali, whose attempt was saved by Al Sadd goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb in the sixth minute. Al Sadd opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Akram Afif struck from inside the box with a right-footed shot. Al Sailiya responded in the 35th minute when Ali Olwan equalized with a deft lob over Saad Al Sheeb. This goal was confirmed following a VAR review despite an initial indication of a goal-line clearance.

Shortly before halftime, Hashim Ali put Al Sadd back in front, restoring their lead. Early in the second half, Roberto Firmino extended the margin by converting a penalty in the 50th minute. Al Sailiya’s Ahmed Doozandeh narrowed the deficit in the 58th minute, but Firmino quickly scored his second goal four minutes later to increase Al Sadd’s advantage.

Akram Afif added his second goal of the match in the 75th minute, reinforcing Al Sadd’s dominant position. In stoppage time, Mostafa Mashaal found the net to make it 6-2 before Ali Olwan completed his brace with a late goal for Al Sailiya just before the final whistle.

The result ensures Al Sadd’s continued dominance in the early stages of the season, while Al Sailiya will seek to rebound from their challenging start as the league progresses.