Al Zawraa hold Qatar SC to 1-1 draw in Gulf Club Champions League opener
Published By Regional Desk
Match Overview
According to the match report, Iraq’s Al Zawraa began their 2026–2027 Gulf Club Champions League campaign with a 1‑1 draw against Qatar SC on Tuesday evening, 13 October 2026. The opening Group B fixture took place at Suheim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha and kicked off at 5:45 PM Baghdad time (+03:00 GMT).
Goal Scorers and Game Flow
The Baghdad‑based side took the lead in the 21st minute when forward Mohammed Sherif finished an organized attacking move. Qatar SC responded with increased pressure and equalised four minutes into first‑half stoppage time through striker Yohan Boli. The second half remained tight, with both defences holding firm and few clear‑cut chances created, leaving the match finished as a draw.
Group Stage Context and Knockout Schedule
Al Zawraa are in Group B together with Qatar SC, the UAE’s Al‑Nasr and Bahrain’s Al‑Riffa. The other Iraqi club, Erbil SC, is placed in Group C alongside Saudi Arabia’s Al‑Ettifaq, the UAE’s Ajman Club and Kuwait’s Kazma SC. Under the competition rules, the group winners and runners‑up advance to the quarter‑finals, joined by the two best third‑placed teams. The knockout rounds are set for spring 2027, with two‑legged quarter‑final ties scheduled between 2 March and 17 March, followed by semi‑finals and the final from 23 April to 30 April 2027.
