Doha Bank Stars League: Al Rayyan Start Their Campaign with Lusail Victory

Al Rayyan opened their 2026-2027 Qatar Football League (Doha Bank Stars League) campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Lusail at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

Gabriel Pereira Scores Decisive Goal

The only goal of the match came in the 43rd minute, when Al Rayyan's Gabriel Pereira found the net with a low left-footed shot.

The effort beat the Lusail goalkeeper and gave Al Rayyan the lead just before half-time.

Al Rayyan Secure Three Points

Al Rayyan held on to their advantage after the break to claim all three points from their opening fixture of the new league season.

The victory provides Al Rayyan with a positive start to their 2026-2027 campaign as they look to build momentum in the Doha Bank Stars League.

Lusail Suffer Defeat on Top-Flight Debut

The result marked a disappointing start for Lusail, who suffered defeat in their maiden season in Qatar's top flight.

Despite the narrow scoreline, Al Rayyan's early goal proved enough to secure victory and leave Lusail without points from their opening match.