A thrilling encounter between Al-Qadsiah and Al-Ettifaq ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday in Matchweek 26 of the Roshn Saudi League, with both teams trading goals in an entertaining battle.
The hosts, Al-Qadsiah, took the lead just before halftime when Mohammed Abushamah capitalized on a defensive error in the 45th minute. A low cross from the left flank was mishandled by the goalkeeper, allowing Abushamah to tap in from close range.
However, Al-Ettifaq fought back in the second half, with Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum delivering the equalizer in the 63rd minute. The former Liverpool star rose high to meet a looping cross inside the box, powering a header into the net to level the score.
With this result, Al-Qadsiah moved to 52 points, holding onto 4th place in the league standings. Meanwhile, Al-Ettifaq climbed to 36 points, remaining in 8th position as the season nears its conclusion.
The match provided plenty of excitement, leaving both sets of fans entertained but ultimately settling for a share of the points.
Al-Qadsiah and Al-Ettifaq Play Out 1-1 Draw in Roshn Saudi League Clash
