Match Summary

Al-Shabab FC (SA) – Al Qadsiah: 2–3

Al Qadsiah exploded out of the gates with a dominant first half, racing to a 3–0 lead in Riyadh thanks to goals from Mateo Retegui, Julian Quiñones (from the penalty spot), and Nahitan Nandez. Al-Shabab struggled early but mounted a fightback in the second half, with Josh Brownhill and Yannick Carrasco — also from the spot — cutting the deficit to one. Despite their late push, the home side couldn’t find the equalizer. Al Qadsiah’s clinical finishing and early intensity sealed an important away win.

Man of the Match

Key player: Julian Quinones (Al Qadsiah):

A commanding performance from Quinones, who had a direct hand in Al Qadsiah’s victory with a goal and an assist.
He set the tone early, providing the assist for the opener, before doubling the lead himself from the penalty spot.
His contributions gave the visitors a vital 2–0 cushion and left Al-Shabab chasing the game from the outset.

Conclusion

Al Qadsiah's explosive start and Julian Quinones' decisive display laid the foundation for a crucial away victory. While Al-Shabab showed resilience in the second half, the early damage proved too much to overcome. This win could be a turning point for Al Qadsiah’s momentum in the competition.