DOHA: Lekhwiya defeated Al Khariatiyat 1-0 and drew four clear on top of the standings as Al Sadd were held by Al Ahli 3-3 in a later game. Kharaitiyat put up a fighting performance, but a goal from Sebastian Soria early on in the second half ensured Lekhwiya full points. Ahli found the target through Mujtaba Jabbari (31st) andAlain Dioko (42nd and 84th) while Musab Kamal (24th), Grafite (45th) and Khalfan Ibrahim (94th) struck for Sadd. Cho Young-Cheol netted the all-important goal as Qatar Sports Club shocked El Jaish 1-0. The victory helped Qatar SC catch up with Jaish on points, 34, even though they remained fourth. Brazilian striker Paulinho scored the lone goal as Al Arabi defeated Al Wakrah 1-0.