In the latest thrilling instalment of the Qatar Stars League, Al Rayyan displayed superior performance over Al Shamal SC, eventually coming out victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. Both teams showcased some aggressive play and a tactical approach, as evidenced by the evenly matched foul count of 16 each.

Al Rayyan managed to score both their goals in quick succession in the second half of the match. The first goal came at 01:07:01 and the second following just three minutes and fifteen seconds later at 01:10:16 which set them in a commanding 2-0 position. These were decisive moments that perhaps knocked a significant amount of morale out of the Al Shamal SC's setup.

The only goal for Al Shamal SC came late in the game, at 01:38:44, proving that Al Rayyan's defence had managed to hold up well for most of the match. However, it seems like Al Rayyan couldn't maintain complete control over the match, trailing behind Al Shamal SC in terms of the number of corner kicks obtained; Al Shamal SC registered 7 as compared to Al Rayyan's 5.

This indicates that Al Shamal SC certainly had opportunities and was capable of penetrating Al Rayyan's half, but lacked the execution needed in the final third. Their failure to capitalize on these situations ultimately turned out to be a significant factor in their loss. Meanwhile, Al Rayyan's precise and efficient use of opportunities is evident in their conversion rate; despite having fewer corner kicks, they scored twice.

Discipline wise, Al Shamal SC's players were slightly on the back foot. They received a yellow card at 01:12:27, shortly after Al Rayyan's second goal. This card disrupted the rhythm of Al Shamal SC and could have contributed to their lack of scoring in this crucial portion of the game.

Looking at offsides, Al Rayyan fell into the offside trap more often with three instances, while Al Shamal SC had only two. This data indicates somewhat proactive defending by Al Shamal SC, but it might have also hinted at a more aggressive approach from Al Rayyan, which eventually paid off.

Conclusively, Al Rayyan’s performance was impressive. The team's efficiency in goal conversion, robust defence, and discipline on the field were the facts that ensured their victory in this match. Al Shamal SC, on the other hand, will need to reflect on their inability to capitalize on opportunities, especially from the higher number of corners they had, and their slightly lacklustre discipline.

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