Al Markhiya edged past Al Mesaimeer Club with a 2-1 victory in the Qatar Amir Cup on January 10, 2026. The closely contested match, which kicked off at 22:30 local time, saw Al Markhiya advance to the next round of the prestigious domestic knockout competition. The home side started brightly, taking the lead midway through the first half with a well-worked team move. Al Mesaimeer responded with determination and found an equalizer just before the break, setting up a tense second half. The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when Al Markhiya's striker converted a penalty after a handball was awarded following a VAR review. Al Mesaimeer pushed for a second equalizer but could not break down a resolute Al Markhiya defense in the final stages.