Doha: Al-Markhiya and Lusail have both maintained their perfect start to the season, each securing their third consecutive victory in the third round of matches.

The round's action saw Al-Markhiya claim a hard-fought 2-1 win over Al-Kharaitiyat at the Al-Khor Stadium. Meanwhile, Lusail continued their impressive form with a clean 2-0 victory over Muaither at Al-Sailiya Stadium. These results see both teams perched at the top of the table with a full nine points each, with Al-Markhiya taking first place due to a superior goal difference.

In other matches, Al-Bidda secured their first win of the campaign with a 2-1 triumph over Mesaimeer at the Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium. The clash between Al-Khor and Al-Waab at the Saud bin Abdulrahman Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw.

Al-Markhiya and Lusail have now each secured their third straight win, amassing a perfect nine points and establishing themselves as the teams to beat. For Al-Bidda, the victory is a welcome turnaround after a stumbling start with two losses. The remaining teams are now under pressure to find their form and forcefully enter the race for promotion to the Qatar Stars League.