DOHA: Qatar Stars League champions Lekhwiya lost ground on leaders Al Rayyan on Friday, losing 3-1 to Al Sailiya. Sailiya took the lead from the penalty spot on the 38th minute Faouzi Aaish stepped up to put the falcons one up. Disaster struck for Lekhwiya when defender Mohammed Tresor was sent off for a second bookable offence on the 41st minute. The first half ended 1-0 to Sailiya. Lekhwiya found their way back into the tie on the 60th minute from Nam Tae Hee. The midfielder pounced on his own rebounded shot to bundle in past Sailiya stopper Gregory Gomis. Indeed Lekhwiya took the lead, despite having 10 men. New signing Alain Dioko slammed away a penalty on the 70th minute to give Djamel Belmadi’s side a lead against the odds. Sailiya found their rhythm and made their extra man count to score a deserved equalizer just 12 minutes later. Striker Abdulraman Al Harazi was on hand to volley in from close range after Lekhwiya keeper palmed out an effort from Faouzi Aaish into the path of the grateful striker. Sami Trabelsi’s boys completed the comeback just three minutes later to seal a 3-2 victory. This time Faouzi Aaish was on hand to head in a palmed save to give the Preigines their first ever win over Lekhwiya. Gianfranco Zola’s Al Arabi side survived a Gharafa fight-back to down Al Gharafa 3-2 in a pulsating QSL matchup. Arabi have captain Ashkan Dejagah to thank for the three points, as the Iranian international provided a goal and an assist for his side. Qatar Sports Club left it till the 95th minute to grab a vital point in their quest to beat the drop drawing 2-2 with Umm Salal.