DOHA (Interstat) — Qatar U23 scored twice in the second half and held off Muaither SC 2-1 on Thursday at Grand Hamad Stadium in the Second Division. The visitors broke through in the 53rd minute, doubled their lead in the 69th and kept the home side at bay until the 78th, when Muaither SC pulled one back. Muaither SC could not find an equalizer. Qatar U23 improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-1-2 across all competitions. Muaither SC fell to 0-1 in the competition and 2-3 across all competitions. The result ended a run of draws and a loss for Qatar U23, while Muaither SC remained without a competition win. Qatar U23 entered after a draw at Al-Waab, a loss at Al Bidda and a draw at Umm-Salal. Muaither SC had lost at Shamal, won at Al Gharafa B, beaten Al Rayyan B and lost at Mesaimeer SC. Qatar U23 is scheduled to visit Muaither SC next.