Al Khaldiya produced a stunning away performance to thrash Al-Muharraq 3-0 in the Khalid bin Hamad Cup on Thursday, March 19, 2026, advancing confidently in the domestic cup competition. The match, held at Al-Muharraq's home ground, was decided by a ruthless display from the visitors, who scored three times without reply to secure their passage to the next round. Al Khaldiya took an early lead, putting the home side on the back foot, and doubled their advantage before the interval with a well-worked team goal. Any hopes of an Al-Muharraq comeback were extinguished in the second half when Al Khaldiya added a third, capitalizing on a defensive error. The result is a significant cup upset, eliminating a favored Al-Muharraq side and marking Al Khaldiya as a serious contender in the tournament. The victory will boost Al Khaldiya's confidence immensely, while Al-Muharraq must regroup after a disappointing exit from a major competition. The Al Khaldiya manager hailed his team's focus and execution, while the Al-Muharraq coach took responsibility for the team's lackluster display.