Al Markhiya edged past Al Khor SC with a 2-1 victory in the Qatari Stars Cup on January 27, 2026. The home side secured a narrow win in a closely fought contest to advance in the competition. Al Markhiya started strongly and managed to take a first-half lead. Al Khor SC responded after the break, scoring an equalizer to set up a tense finale. However, Al Markhiya found a late winner, likely through a set-piece or a moment of individual quality, to clinch the match in dramatic fashion. The result highlighted Al Markhiya's resilience and ability to perform under pressure in knockout football.