Match Centre

Al-Qadisiyah's 3-2 win was deserved based on their dominant first-half performance, reflected in greater chance creation (11 shots, 7 on target) against Al-Ahli Jeddah's 8 shots (5 on target). The hosts' 56% possession translated into superior output — their 9 shots inside the box, 6 corners, and 1.87xG (vs 1.23 for Al-Ahli) stemmed from Tijjani Reijnders' dual threat (goals in 14' and 45+3') and Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat's goal-and-assist contribution before half-time.

Despite Ivan Toney's late brace (63', 82'), Al-Ahli struggled to convert periods of pressure (44% possession) into consistent chances. Only 5 shots on target from 8 attempts — plus 2 blocked shots — underline their sporadic threat. The decisive factor was Al-Qadisiyah's 3 first-half goals from 7 shots, exploiting Al-Ahli’s defensive disorganization before the break while absorbing second-half pressure with 3 crucial saves.