Al-Qadisiyah Football Club's first team achieved a resounding and well-deserved victory over Al-Riyadh, with a score of four goals to nil, in the match that brought the two teams together this evening, as part of the competitions of the thirteenth round of the Saudi Professional League, which was held at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium in Al-Khobar.
A fiery start and absolute control
The home side gave their guests no time to catch their breath, as Al-Qadisiyah entered the match with clear attacking intentions that were quickly translated into a very early goal. The four goals scored by "Banu Qadis" reflected the team's complete dominance on the field, with Mexican Julian Quiñones opening the scoring just 16 seconds into the game, capitalizing on a decisive pass from the talented Musab Al-Juwair, firing a powerful shot into the net. This marked the sixth fastest goal in the history of the Saudi Professional League, a result that disrupted Al-Riyadh's plans and those of their coach from the very first moments.
Al-Qadisiyah continued their attacking pressure, with Uruguayan Nahitan Nandez doubling the lead in the 11th minute after a brilliant piece of skillful play. The ball found its way to Nandez, who expertly slotted it into the net. Despite Al-Riyadh's attempts to get back into the game during the first half, Al-Qadisiyah's organized defense prevented them from doing so, and the first half ended with the home side holding a comfortable lead.
Boosting the score and the stars shine
In the second half, Al-Qadsia's attacking momentum continued, with Italian Matteo Rettigny scoring the third goal in the 51st minute from a perfectly executed penalty kick. Local star Turki Al-Ammar capped off the goal fest by scoring the fourth goal in the 90+1 minute, securing his team's well-deserved three points.
The importance of winning and its impact on the standings
With this great victory, Al-Qadisiyah Club raised its tally to 24 points, jumping to fifth place in the Roshan Professional League standings, getting closer to the top positions and the golden square. This reflects the great technical work done by the technical staff led by Irish coach Brendan Rodgers, who maintained his record without defeats with the team, and showed a powerful attacking force by scoring 6 goals in the last two matches.
In contrast, Al-Riyadh Club’s tally remains frozen at 8 points, putting it in a precarious position in sixteenth place, which requires a quick technical review to rectify the situation in the upcoming rounds to escape the danger zones.
The context of competition in the Saudi League
This result underscores the heightened competitiveness of the Saudi League this season, as clubs strive to strengthen their squads and fiercely compete for continental qualification spots. Al-Qadisiyah, making a strong comeback to the top flight, demonstrates that they possess the tools and talent to challenge the elite, benefiting from significant support and high-caliber signings. This adds further excitement and competitiveness to the league matches, which have garnered global attention.
