Domestic Leagues
Defending champions Al Hussein, meanwhile, top spot in the Jordanian Pro League after being held by Al Salt.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia, with several leagues to kick off in the coming days.
Qatar: Qatar SC stun Al Sadd
Qatar SC rose to the occasion in a 3-2 win over Al Sadd SC on the opening matchday of the Qatar Stars League 2025/26.
Ali Saoudi put Qatar SC ahead in the 36th minute with Guilherme Torres drawing Al Sadd level in the 57th.
Qatar SC's positive play, however, drew dividends with Said Mohamed Brahmi restoring their lead in the 73rd minute with Joao Pedro dos Santos widening their advantage in the 79th.
Claudinho pulled one back for Al Sadd in the 84th but it was too little too late for the defending champions.
Last season's runners-up Al Duhail SC were also denied a win, having to come from behind to salvage a point against Al Shahania.
The visitors took the lead in the 24th minute through Pelie van Amersfoort but Karim Boudiaf salvaged a point for Al Duhail with his 52nd minute strike.
Al Gharafa, who finished third last season, started with a pleasing 4-2 win over Umm Salal while Al Ahli's season got off to a rocky start as they fell 2-0 against Al Shamal.
Al Rayyan cruised to a 3-1 win against Al Sailiya while Al Arabi and Al Wakrah played to a 2-2 stalemate.
Jordan: Al Salt hold Al Hussein
defending champions Al Hussein had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Al Salt as the relinquished top spot in the Jordanian Pro League.
Al Hussein, who had kicked off their challenge with two wins, were reduced to 10 men in the 24th minute following a red card for midfielder Latyr Fall but still took the lead four minutes later through striker Aref Al Haj.
Defender Husam Abu Sadah equalised in the 41st minute to secure Al Salt a share of the spoils.
Al Ramtha took advantage of Al Hussein slipping, edging Al Faisaly 1-0 to move top with a perfect nine points.
Elsewhere, Al Wehdat defeated Shabab Al Ordon 3-0, Al Ahli edged Sama Al Sarhan 1-0 while Al Buqaa and Al Jazeera settled for a goalless stalemate.
Photos: Al Ramtha
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