Gonzalo Plata’s transfer to Middle Eastern football was not liked by many, however, the Ecuadorian winger continues to demonstrate his full potential and once again scored and assisted for Al Sadd in round 12 of the Qatar Star League.

Emotions came early. In the first half, after barely 9 minutes, the tricolor finished with the inside edge of his left foot, overcoming the resistance of the rival goalkeeper for 1:0.

Al Sadd were defeated with Gonzalo Plata as the starter in the Asian Champions League

Then 4 minutes later the striker assisted Hassan Al-Haidos for a partial 2-0. The Guayaquil native grabbed the ball in the half-moon of space and filtered down the left side, before making a backhand pass to his teammate, who just had to push the ball into the net.

Gonzalo Plata assists in Al Sadd’s victory in the Expo Stars League in Qatar

Other goals were scored by Akram Afif, Naim Laidouni scored against, Al-Haidos would score his double, and Guilherme Dos Santos would make it 6-0 in favor of the home team.

This result would put the Qatari team in the first place of the competition with 31 points, 4 more than its immediate follower Al Wakrah who has 27 points.

The next day, the Ecuadorian team has to visit Al-Ahli. The meeting will take place on February 15 next year. (D)