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 Diriyah, 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 Diriyah vs Al-Qadsiah going to play at 3 September 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 at home to Al-Nassr, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr going to play at 5 September 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.