
Al Qadsiah – Al-Ittihad Club: 2–1
Al Qadsiah pulled off a determined comeback to edge past Al-Ittihad 2–1. Karim Benzema opened the scoring from the penalty spot for the visitors midway through the first half. But Julian Quinones led the home side’s response, equalizing in the 37th minute before netting again just before the hour with an assist from Mohammed Waheeb Abu Al Shamat. Al Qadsiah controlled possession (58%) and made it count, surviving late pressure to seal a hard-fought win.
Key Player: Julian Quinones (Al Qadsiah): A match-winning performance from the Colombian forward, who struck twice to overturn a 0–1 deficit into a dramatic 2–1 home victory. His first goal leveled the match in the 37th minute after Al Qadsiah fell behind to a Benzema penalty, and his second in the 59th minute proved decisive. Quinones’ clinical finishing turned the tide at crucial moments, delivering all three points in front of the home fans.
Al Qadsiah showed great character to come from behind and secure a vital win, highlighting their attacking depth and resilience.