The two gladiators started the season with a defeat, but probably within schedule, and both had to deal with the beasts of the class. Wakra was left too early with ten players and easily lost to champion Al Sadd with 4-1, while Qatar blows it and does not cool off as a ball loss in the center of the court (with an odor of aggressive foul), seconds before the final whistle, brings this "close" defeat 2-1 from Dohail.
Although it is too early to conclude, I have the impression that Qatar will be much better this year especially with the incorporation of Rasidov who is racing to get the blue card in time.
Interesting showdown with Spanish civilization on the benches with Qatar's chances of being downplayed by Buck.