MADINAT ASH SHAMAL, Qatar (Interstat) — Al Markhiya scored three goals and defeated Shamal II 3-1 on Wednesday in a global football match. Al Markhiya opened the scoring in the 25th minute and doubled its lead in the 41st. A third goal in the 47th minute gave the visitors a commanding advantage. Shamal II pulled one back in the 61st minute but could not close the gap. Al Markhiya improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0-1 across all competitions. Shamal II fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 across all competitions. Al Markhiya had drawn with Al Ahli Doha in its previous match. The visitors controlled the scoreboard despite Shamal II being the home side. Shamal II generated chances after the break, but Al Markhiya held firm. The result gave Al Markhiya its first win of the season in the competition. Shamal II remained without a win. Al Markhiya’s three-goal burst proved decisive.