DOHA : Al Markhiya beat Al Shamal Future 3-1 in the fourth round of the QSL Second Division League at Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium on Wednesday.
Sofyan Cola opened the scoring in the 24th minute before Roger Martinez doubled Al Markhiya’s lead in the 41st. Mahdi added a third goal after halftime, while Yahya Madani pulled one back for Al Shamal in the 60th minute.
Cola has scored four goals so far and is Al Markhiya’s leading goalscorer. Martinez, a 22-year-old central midfielder, recently joined the club from Barcelona’s reserve side, Barça Atlètic.
Coached by Poya Asbaghi, Al Markhiya currently sit top of the Second Division standings.
The victory strengthened Al Markhiya’s position as they continue their league campaign.
