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“Musab Al-Juwayr struck inside two minutes to stun Al Ittihad at home, immediately setting the tone for an extraordinary evening for the visitors.”
Pivotal“Julián Quiñones converted a VAR-awarded penalty — originally flagged in the 23rd minute following a foul on Muhannad Shanqeeti — and then immediately added a second from open play, doubling the lead to 3-0 in a devastating five-minute spell.”
Pivotal“Youssef En-Nesyri pulled one back from the penalty spot to make it 1-3 and give Ittihad a faint glimmer of hope heading into the break, but it proved only a consolation.”
“Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat restored Qadsiah's three-goal cushion less than a minute after the restart had brought on Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, snuffing out any Ittihad momentum before it could build.”
Pivotal“Julián Quiñones completed his hat-trick with Al Ittihad's defensive line in disarray, rounding off a humiliation that will not be forgotten quickly by the home support.”
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Al Ittihad
Al-Qadsiah
Outstanding performance
Al-Qadsiah•MidfielderAl-Qadsiah arrived at Al Ittihad with something to prove and left having delivered one of the most emphatic away performances in recent Pro League memory. The visitors controlled the match from the opening whistle, dominating possession 65-35 and creating twice as many big chances as the hosts, and their supremacy translated into a bruising five-goal victory. The tone was set inside two minutes when Musab Al-Juwayr broke the deadlock, and a VAR-awarded penalty in the 23rd minute — converted by Julián Quiñones along with a second goal moments later — effectively ended the contest before the half-hour mark. Al Ittihad briefly threatened a response through a Youssef En-Nesyri penalty just before the break, but Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat and then Quiñones again in the 64th minute extinguished any lingering hope. For Ittihad, it is a result that raises serious questions about their form and character; for Qadsiah, it is a statement win that announces them as genuine contenders and sends a warning to the rest of the division.
How entertaining was this match?
Musab Fahz Aljuwayr takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Ibrahim Mohannashi is on, and Jehad Thakri is off.
George Ilenikhena takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Ibrahim Mohannashi is on, and Jehad Thakri is off.
Moussa Diaby's left-footed shot is blocked.
Danilo Luis Helio Pereira's header is saved.
Saleh Al-Shehri takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Haitham Asiri comes on for Julian Quinones.
Abdulrahman Al-Oboud takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Ali Hazazi is on, and Nahitan Nandez is off.
George Ilenikhena replaces Youssef En-Nesyri.
Ahmed Alghamdi replaces Abdulrahman Al-Oboud.
Moussa Diaby's left-footed shot is blocked.
Gabriel Carvalho is on, and Abdullah Al-Salem is off.
Saleh Al-Shehri comes on for Jan-Carlo Simic.
Mohammed Fallatah comes on for Awad Al Nashri.
Abdullah Al-Salem takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Julian Quinones scores with a right-footed shot.
Jehad Thakri takes a header shot but misses.
Shot taken by Mohammed Waheeb Abu Al-Shamat, but he misses with a header.
Abdulrahman Al-OboudYellow CardYellow card for Abdulrahman Al-Oboud.
Mohammed Waheeb Abu Al-Shamat attempts a header but misses the shot.
Youssef En-Nesyri takes a header but misses the shot.
Mohammed Waheeb Abu Al-Shamat scores with a right-footed shot.
Abdulaziz Al Bishi comes on for Faisal Al-Ghamdi.
Nahitan Nandez's header is blocked.
Danilo Luis Helio Pereira attempts a header but misses the shot.
Faisal Al-Ghamdi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Moussa Diaby's right-footed shot is blocked.
Gaston Alvarez attempts a header but misses the shot.
Abdullah Al-Salem takes a right-footed shot but misses.
The first half ends with a score of 1-3.
Julian Quinones takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Julian Quinones takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Moussa Diaby takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Danilo Luis Helio Pereira attempts a header but misses the shot.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Youssef En-Nesyri scores, making it 3 penalties for his team.
Youssef En-NesyriYoussef En-Nesyri scores with a left-footed shot.
Youssef En-Nesyri attempts a header but misses the shot.
Julian Quinones scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Nahitan Nández
Goal in the penalty shootout! Julian Quinones scores, making it 2-0.
Julian Quinones scores with a right-footed shot.
Julian Quinones takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Muhannad ShanqeetiVAR decision confirms a penalty awarded to Muhannad Mustafa Shanqeeti.
Moussa Diaby's left-footed shot is blocked.
Julian Quinones takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Abdullah Al-Salem takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Musab Al-JuwayrMusab Fahz Aljuwayr scores with a right-footed shot.
Al-Qadsiah arrive at Alinma Stadium sitting a remarkable 19 points clear of their hosts, making this Saudi Pro League derby a fascinating clash between contrasting ambitions. Al Ittihad desperately need points to salvage a disappointing season, while Qadsiah look to cement their top-four standing. Form, pride, and bragging rights are all on the line in what promises to be a feisty affair.
