Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga scored twice for Al Arabi but ended up on the losing side after Al Wakrah rallied to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory in their Doha Bank Stars League clash at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOlunga took his tally to three goals in seven appearances since returning from injury, but his first-half double was not enough to prevent Al Arabi from suffering their first defeat of the league campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055706##The Kenyan international and his teammates had been seeking a third consecutive victory as they looked to put their Qatar Stars League Cup elimination by Al Duhail behind them.Olunga opened the scoring in the 38th minute, rising to head home from a set piece before doubling Al Arabi’s advantage in the 45th minute with a left-footed finish.The striker was at the heart of Al Arabi’s attacking efforts, registering five shots, four of which were on target, while having one attempt blocked and being caught offside once.He also contributed defensively, making one clearance and winning four of his five aerial duels. He lost his only attempted ground duel and committed one foul before being substituted in the 81st minute for Lotfi Madjer.Despite Olunga’s efforts, Al Wakrah mounted a second-half comeback to snatch all three points.Millions that drove Mombasa United to part ways with patron Suleiman ShahbalNasser Al Yazidi pulled one back in the 69th minute with a header from a Murad Naji cross before Moroccan forward Amin Zahzouh levelled matters in the 83rd minute with a well-placed effort from the right side of the box.Angolan forward Gelson Dala then completed the turnaround in the 88th minute, racing onto a Luis Alberto assist before finishing to hand Al Wakrah a memorable victory.The goal was initially flagged for offside but was eventually awarded following a VAR review.The defeat leaves Al Arabi fourth in the standings with 12 points, while Al Wakrah moved to fifth with 11 points after registering their third league victory.Gor Mahia reveal ticket sales figures after narrow Bandari winElsewhere, Al Duhail scored twice in stoppage time to claim a 3-1 victory over Lusail at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium.Almoez Ali gave Al Duhail the lead in the 40th minute before Rodrigo Moreno appeared to have rescued a point for Lusail with an 89th-minute equaliser.However, Boubakary Soumare restored Al Duhail’s advantage in the fourth minute of added time before Ali completed his brace deep into stoppage time to seal the win.FKFPL: Alpha Onyango fires Gor Mahia past stubborn BandariThe victory lifted Al Duhail to third place with 15 points, level with second-placed Al Sadd. Al Rayyan lead the standings with 17 points, while Lusail remain on six points.
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