Match Report
Al Markhiya (11th, 18 pts) visited Al Arabi (5th, 29 pts) with 11 points between them. Al Markhiya ranked 2nd in the league on five-round form, well above their 11th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.91/1.73 for Al Arabi and 0.91/2.27 for Al Markhiya (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.83.
The match was played at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail (capacity 88,966). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.