Mitrovic Scores as Al Rayyan Wins QSL Cup Against Muaither (2-0)

Mitrovic Scores as Al Rayyan Wins QSL Cup Against Muaither (2-0)

Al Rayyan beat Muaither SC 2-0 in the final to claim the QSL Cup. This marked their first QSL Cup title and their first trophy since 2018.

Match summary

Roger Guedes opened the scoring late in the first half. He finished neatly after a clever individual move to put Al Rayyan ahead.

Aleksandar Mitrovic doubled the lead eight minutes after the break. He headed in from a free-kick delivery to seal the win.

After that goal, Muaither never managed a comeback. Al Rayyan controlled most of the second half en route to victory.

Player reaction

Mitrovic described the win as an incredible feeling. He said the squad had worked hard all season and deserved the reward.

He added the trophy should give the team confidence. He hopes it will spark further success at the club.

Previous comments and transfer background

Mitrovic joined Al Rayyan from Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. This is his first trophy since moving to Qatar.

In an exclusive interview with Filmogaz.com in March, he said the main goal was to win at least one trophy. He stressed his hope that his goals would help return silverware to the club.

Significance for the club

The victory ends a trophy drought that stretched back to 2018. The QSL Cup win also represents a milestone for the club.

Mitrovic scored as Al Rayyan beat Muaither 2-0 to lift the QSL Cup. The result could boost momentum for the remainder of the season.