Al-Duhail and Al-Markhiya End in Goalless Draw in Expo Stars League

A goalless draw marked the Al-Duhail vs. Al-Markhiya clash at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Al-Duhail, kicking off the Expo Stars League’s 2023-2024 football season’s sixteenth week. Al Duhail’s points tally rose to 19 after this result, while Al Markhiya reached 8 points.

The game began aggressively, particularly from the Al Markhiya side, eager to surprise the defending champions with an early goal. Tamim Al Muhaiza’s sixth-minute penalty appeal following a handball by Ibrahima Bamba was waved off by the referee, deeming it unintentional.

Despite Al Markhiya’s continued attacking efforts, the first half ended without a breakthrough, with Nji hitting the post in the 39th minute. Al-Duhail came out strong in the second half, with Mohammed’s powerful shot hitting the crossbar early on.

Near the final quarter-hour, Galtier’s tactical changes aimed to boost Al-Duhail’s offensive power. With both teams pushing for a goal, Al Markhiya missed chances, including Ali’s shot going over the bar and Al-Laithi’s crucial saves for Al-Duhail.

The match concluded with a string of missed opportunities, including Nadji’s attempt saved by Al-Laithi in the 87th minute. Despite both teams’ efforts, the game finished in a stalemate, leaving fans eager for more action in the upcoming fixtures.

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