DOHA (Qatar): Reigning champions Al Duhail reinforced their position in the Qatar Stars League with a 2-0 win over Al Rayyan on Sunday.
Ismail Mohamed (37th min) and Kenyan international Ogada Olunga (72nd) scored for the winners, who are now second on the table with 31 points.
Ismail opened the scoring with a powerful shot from inside the penalty area after he met a perfect cross from Dudu.
In the second half, Duhail continued to control the match and began early to increase the lead.
The hard work paid off when substitute Olonga fired home after he was put through by Edmilson.
Qatar SC beat 10-man Umm Salal
Youcef Belaili converted a penalty right at the death as Qatar SC beat 10-man Umm Salal 1-0 in the 16th round match.
Belaili chose to drive the penalty to the right of Umm Salal keeper Samy Habib deep into stoppage time (90+11) as Qatar SC picked up three points after a feisty contest.
Qatar SC now have a tally of 27 points, while Umm Salal stood on 15 points.