Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40' | Al-Ittihad | Dion Lopy | 0-0 | |
| 45+1' | Al-Qadsiah | Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat | 0-0 | |
| 45' | Al-Ittihad | Goal — G. Ilenikhena (assist: S. Bergwijn) | 0-1 | |
| 46' | Al-Ittihad | Substitution — R. Kaabi on, A. Al Ghamdi off | 0-1 | |
| 47' | Al-Ittihad | Dion Lopy | 0-1 | |
| 47' | Al-Ittihad | Dion Lopy | 0-1 | |
| 57' | Al-Qadsiah | Substitution — Otavio on, T. Reijnders off | 0-1 | |
| 57' | Al-Ittihad | Substitution — S. Bergwijn on, M. Ali off | 0-1 | |
| 57' | Al-Ittihad | Substitution — G. Ilenikhena on, M. Al Sahafi off | 0-1 | |
| 71' | Al-Qadsiah | Substitution — J. Thakri on, M. Al Qahtani off | 0-1 | |
| 79' | Al-Qadsiah | Substitution — M. Abu Al Shamat on, T. Al Ammar off | 0-1 | |
| 79' | Al-Qadsiah | Substitution — M. Al Juwayr on, E. Houssa off | 0-1 | |
| 80' | Al-Qadsiah | Substitution — M. Retegui on, A. Al Salem off | 0-1 | |
| 87' | Al-Ittihad | Substitution — Y. En Nesyri on, A. Al Julaydan off | 0-1 | |
| 90+5' | Al-Ittihad | Substitution — H. Kadesh on, M. Barnawi off | 0-1 |
Al-Qadsiah dominated possession and created a mountain of chances at the EGO Stadium but couldn't find the back of the net, falling to a 0-1 defeat against Al-Ittihad. The hosts controlled the game throughout, racking up 26 shots and 15 corners, with nine efforts on target. Al-Ittihad offered little going forward—just five shots total—but made their opportunities count with the single goal that proved decisive. The visitors' goalkeeper Predrag Rajković was the difference maker, producing a masterclass performance that earned him a rating of 9.7 out of 10. With just two shots on target to deal with, he had to be sharp when it mattered most. It's a frustrating result for Qadsiah, who'll wonder how they didn't convert their dominance into points, while Ittihad's clinical finishing and defensive resilience secured all three on the road.
The Matchup
Al-Qadsiah 0-1 Al-Ittihad was the final score at EGO Stadium, in a game where Al-Ittihad did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 66% in favour of Al-Qadsiah, Al-Ittihad made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 26 attempts from Al-Qadsiah against 5 from Al-Ittihad over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Al-Ittihad, and Al-Qadsiah pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Al-Qadsiah vs Al-Ittihad Lineups
Looking Ahead
Al-Qadsiah does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Al-Kholood, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Al-Kholood vs Al-Qadsiah going to play at 9 October 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
Al-Ittihad, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Al-Hilal, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad going to play at 10 October 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.