Al-Qadsiah 1-1 Al-Khaleej: Late Quiñones Strike Rescues Point
In a tightly contested Matchday 29 encounter, Al-Qadsiah and Al-Khaleej played out a 1-1 draw at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam. The match showcased contrasting styles, with Al-Khaleej’s defensive resilience tested by Al-Qadsiah’s attacking dominance.
Al-Khaleej took the lead in first-half stoppage time (45+3’) through Portuguese forward Fábio Martins, who capitalized on a precise assist from Kostas Fortounis . Al-Qadsiah dominated possession (65%) and created 23 goal attempts, but struggled to break through until the 89th minute, when Julián Quiñones unleashed a stunning long-range strike, assisted by Cameron Puertas, to secure a vital point .
Al-Qadsiah (5th, 56 pts): Maintained their push for AFC Champions League qualification. Al-Khaleej (10th, 34 pts): Stayed mid-table, avoiding relegation worries .
Al-Taawoun 4-3 Al-Raed: Seven-Goal Spectacle in Buraidah
A goal-fest at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium saw Al-Taawoun narrowly defeat Al-Raed 4-3, with both teams trading blows in a chaotic second half.
Al-Raed opened scoring via Amir Sayoud’s penalty (22’), but Al-Taawoun responded with goals from Andrei Girotto (30’), Roger Martínez (40’ pen), Waleed Al-Ahmed (49’), and an own goal by Abdullah Al-Yousif (45+6’). Al-Raed fought back with Ayoub Qasmi (54’) and Oumar Gonzalez (74’), but fell short despite late pressure .
Al-Taawoun (7th, 41 pts): Moved closer to a top-half finish. Al-Raed (18th, 21 pts): Remained rooted to the bottom, facing relegation.
