Al Qadsiah Routs Al Gharafa 5-0
Julian Quinones scored twice as Al Qadsiah beat Al Gharafa in AFC Champions League Elite action.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Soccer
Al Qadsiah defeated Al Gharafa 5-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27, with Julian Quinones scoring a brace. The result gave Al Qadsiah their second win in the competition and extended Al Gharafa's losing run to four matches.
Why it matters
The margin of victory and Al Gharafa's fourth straight defeat leave the Qatari side under pressure early in the competition. For Al Qadsiah, the result marks steady progress as they build momentum in the continental tournament.
Al Qadsiah's 5-0 margin over Al Gharafa is their second win in the competition, while Al Gharafa have now lost four consecutive matches. The available reporting does not include possession, shot, or group-table figures for the match.
The players
Al Qadsiah
Al Qadsiah is a Saudi Arabian professional football club competing in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Al Gharafa
Al Gharafa is a Qatari professional football club competing in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Julian Quinones
Julian Quinones is a forward who scored a brace for Al Qadsiah in this match.
The details
Julian Quinones delivered a through ball that Abu Al Shamat finished with a volley to open the scoring in the 17th minute. Mohammed Al Qahtani added the fifth goal in the 81st minute after side-stepping his marker on a counter-attack set up by Mahamadou Sangare.
Timeline
- 2 November 2026: Al Qadsiah defeated Al Gharafa 5-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Season Trajectory
The result is one fixture in the 2026/27 AFC Champions League Elite, where Al Qadsiah's second win and Al Gharafa's fourth straight defeat begin to shape each club's early position. Its effect on group standings depends on results still to come in the competition.
The result leaves Al Gharafa with four straight defeats to recover from in the competition. Al Qadsiah's second win strengthens their position heading into their next AFC Champions League Elite fixture.
The takeaway
Early results in continental competition can quickly separate clubs, and a heavy defeat like this one can shift momentum for weeks. Readers following the tournament should watch how each side responds in its next match.
Further reading
For more on continental club competition, see the Soccer section.
