Qatar SC Beat Muaither in QNB Stars League Play-off Match

Doha, April 17 (QNA) - Qatar SC have remained in QNB Stars League after beating Muaither 1-0 in the play-off match that brought together the two teams this evening at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Al Duhail Club. The play-off match was held three times in the past three years and Qatar SC was the only club to secure staying in QNB Stars League. The matches were played in the 2016 - 2017 season, when Qatar SC beat Al Shahaniya 1-0. For his part, Muaither had already played a play-off match in the 2012-2013 season against Al Arabi, and Al Arabi won 2-1 and remained in QNB Stars League. Qatar SC ended the QNB Stars League with 16 points, ranking 11th in the standings, while Muaither finished second in the second division championship with 27 points, with one point difference in front of Al Markhiya. (QNA)