Al-Qadisiyah FC won clearly in their first clash against Al Diriyah

Dominance without clarity

Al-Qadisiyah FC had the ball, but that did not translate into effective dominance. With 60% possession, the visiting team failed to gain an advantage in shots, finishing the match with 7 attempts compared to Al Diriyah's 8, who, despite having less ball control, proved to be more incisive in the opponent's area.

The first half ended without goals, although Al-Qadisiyah FC showed more intent. However, the lack of effectiveness and Al Diriyah's good defensive positioning kept the score at zero until the 51st minute.

A penalty that defines the course

The match broke open quickly in the second half. Just 4 minutes after the restart, Mateo Retegui converted a penalty after a VAR-confirmed foul. This goal not only opened the scoring but also destabilized an Al Diriyah that had remained solid until that moment.

Shortly after, Julián Quiñones extended the lead in the 58th minute, assisted by Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, who was the standout player of the match with a rating of 7.7, despite not scoring.

A complicated finish for Al Diriyah

The situation became even more complicated for Al Diriyah when Óscar Rodríguez received a red card in stoppage time, leaving his team with one less player and without any chance to turn the result around. The expulsion, which occurred in the 90+6 minute, reflected a match where frustration became evident.

With this result, Al-Qadisiyah FC positions itself in third place in the table, while Al Diriyah, with 7 points, remains in seventh position in a league where every point counts for qualification to international competitions.