In the Qatar Stars League clash between Al Rayyan and Al Shamal SC, the home side succumbed to a narrow 2-1 defeat despite initially taking the lead. Al Rayyan started brightly, with their first goal arriving in the first half at 00:46:25. The early goal indicated a strong start, yet their momentum was not sustained. Al Shamal's resilience in turning the contest around was commendable, with their equalizing and winning goals scored in quick succession during the second half at 01:22:54 and 01:36:06, respectively.

Al Rayyan's downfall can be partially attributed to their inefficiency in converting chances. Despite earning 8 corner kicks compared to Al Shamal's 4, they failed to capitalize on these set-piece opportunities. Their discipline was also a concern, as evidenced by the 2 yellow cards they received, which perhaps stunted their aggressiveness in the latter stages. Al Shamal, although more heavily penalized with 4 yellow cards, managed to maintain composure, especially in defense, to see out their comeback win.

The offside statistics reflect Al Rayyan’s inability to effectively penetrate Al Shamal's defensive line. The home team was caught offside twice, indicating misjudged timing in their forward play. In contrast, Al Shamal's 3 offside calls showcase their attacking ambition, which eventually paid off. Individual discipline appeared to slightly hinder Al Shamal given their higher number of cards, yet their ability to manage these situations without conceding further free-kick opportunities highlighted their cohesion and tactical awareness.

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