Abdulrahman Nooreldeen scored in the 72nd minute to lead GPIC to a 1-0 victory over Bapco in a first round match of the Companies and Establishments Football League (CEFL) at Bapco Club football ground in Awali.
Bapco, one of the favourites to challenge for the CEFL title this season, found the going tough against a determined GPIC.
Kahrama will take on Tatweer in another first round match today at 5.30pm at the same venue.