Doha, October 11 (QNA) - Al Ahli claimed a commanding 5-0 victory over Al Sailiya in Week 5 of 2026-2027 season Doha Bank Stars League at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday.

Naim Sliti set the tone early, finding the net in the 16th minute to open the scoring. Julian Draxler doubled the lead in the 34th minute, with Sliti providing the assist, and Sliti struck again five minutes later to make it 3-0 at the break. 

Al Ahli did not ease off after the interval. Benjamin Bourigeaud added a fourth in the 48th minute from a Draxler assist before Al Sailiya defender Ibrahim Majed put through his own net in the 83rd minute to complete the rout. 

The result lifted Al Ahli to sixth in the standings with seven points, while Al Sailiya sat 12th.

Al Ahli's attacking quartet of Sliti, Draxler and Bourigeaud was influential throughout, with Sliti involved in three of the first four goals, scoring twice and setting up another.

For Al Sailiya, the heavy defeat will raise concerns after a difficult start. (QNA)