Al Markhiya secured a 3-1 victory over Qatar SC in the Qatari Stars Cup on November 27, 2025, advancing to the next round of the competition. The home side put in a clinical performance to overcome their top-flight opponents. Al Markhiya set the tone with an early goal and added a second before halftime to take a commanding lead. Qatar SC improved after the break and scored to reduce the deficit, but Al Markhiya sealed the win with a third goal late in the match. The result was considered a cup upset and marked a successful campaign for Al Markhiya. The Qatar SC manager conceded his team was not at the races and wished Al Markhiya well in the next round.