Doha, October 31, 2026
The Men’s Basketball League (2026-2027 season) continued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Al Gharafa Sports Hall, with Al Rayyan defeating Al Ahli 106-85, while Qatar Club secured a 97-84 overtime victory over Al Gharafa.
In the first game, Al Rayyan claimed a convincing 106-85 win over Al Ahli. Al Rayyan made the stronger start, closing the opening quarter with a 25-17 lead thanks to a balanced offensive performance and effective finishing around the basket.
Al Ahli improved in the second quarter and matched their opponents’ intensity, with both teams exchanging baskets as the period ended level at 27-27. However, Al Rayyan maintained its advantage and went into halftime leading 52-44.
The third quarter proved to be Al Rayyan’s most productive offensive stretch, as the team scored 32 points compared to Al Ahli’s 15, extending the gap to 25 points.
Al Ahli attempted to reduce the deficit in the fourth quarter and mounted a stronger offensive effort, scoring 26 points to Al Rayyan’s 22. However, the cushion established in the previous quarter proved decisive, allowing Al Rayyan to close out the game with a 106-85 victory.
On the individual statistics front, Abdullah Yaseen Mousa led Al Rayyan’s scoring efforts with 23 points, finishing as the team’s top scorer.
For Al Ahli, Hamza Mohammed Al Attar Radi was the leading scorer with 22 points.
With the win, Al Rayyan improved its record to five points from three games, level with Al Ahli, which has played four matches.
In the second game, Qatar Club defeated Al Gharafa 97-84 after an overtime period.
Qatar Club started strongly and finished the first quarter ahead 24-13. Al Gharafa responded in the second quarter, winning the period 20-19 and beginning to cut into the deficit.
The momentum remained closely contested in the third quarter, which Al Gharafa won 21-18, benefiting from improved offensive execution and a better response to Qatar Club’s attacks. Qatar Club entered the fourth quarter with a narrow advantage, but Al Gharafa produced a more effective offensive display, scoring 27 points against 20 and leveling the game to force overtime.
In the extra period, Qatar Club regained control and dominated proceedings, scoring 16 points while limiting Al Gharafa to just three. Efficient use of offensive opportunities and strong defensive pressure enabled Qatar Club to secure a 97-84 victory.
Dejan Janjić was Qatar Club’s standout performer, recording 30 points to finish as the game’s leading scorer, while also contributing 12 rebounds and seven assists.
For Al Gharafa, Jevon Joseph McCormick led the scoring with 24 points and added 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
The victory raised Qatar Club’s tally to four points from three matches, while Al Gharafa moved to six points from four games.
The Men’s Basketball League continues on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with a postponed Round 3 fixture between Al Sadd and Al Arabi at 8:00 PM at the Federation Hall. Qatar Club will then face Al Ahli on Monday, November 2, at the same venue and time in a postponed Round 2 encounter.