Al-Markhiya secured a comfortable 3-0 win against Al-Gharafa B in the second division regular season on Saturday. The visitors dominated from the outset, with possession figures telling the story before the first whistle even blew. To be fair, the result reflected what fans expected to see.
The breakthrough came in the thirty-second minute when Al-Markhiya finally broke through the home side's resistance. The visitors had been patient, waiting for the right moment to strike. And here's the thing — it only took one clear opportunity to change the complexion of the game entirely.
Just two minutes later, the visitors doubled their advantage. The home side never got out of second gear, looking increasingly desperate for answers. By then, the match had already slipped beyond any realistic recovery for Al-Gharafa B.
The third goal arrived in the seventy-third minute, putting the final nail in the coffin. The visitors switched off at a set piece, a defensive lapse that cost them dearly. The old head settled them down, but not before the damage was done.
Statistics paint a stark picture of the one-sided affair. Al-Markhiya enjoyed 72% possession compared to just 28% for the hosts, while registering 10 shots on target against none. The visitors earned 14 corners to no corners for Al-Gharafa B, a telling indication of territorial dominance.
The result moves Al-Markhiya to the top of the table with six points from two games, while Al-Gharafa B remain ninth with just one point. The goal difference now stands at three for the visitors, who have won both matches so far. This victory extends their winning run and keeps them clear at the summit.