Al-Qadsiah came from behind to beat Al-Nassr 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday, dealing a blow to the visitors' title hopes. Goals from Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Musab Al-Juwayr, and Julian Quinones secured the win, with Joao Felix replying for Al-Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo hit the crossbar but could not prevent the loss.
Al-Qadsiah hosted Al-Nassr in a crucial Saudi Pro League match on Sunday evening, with kick-off at 19:00 BST. The home side started brightly, taking the lead midway through the first half when Mohammed Abu Al Shamat arrived at the back post to convert from close range after a dangerous delivery into the six-yard box. Al-Nassr responded urgently, with Cristiano Ronaldo striking the crossbar from a tight angle before Joao Felix equalized just before half-time, guiding a precise effort into the top corner from a Marcelo Brozovic cross to make it 1-1. Al-Nassr entered the game holding a five-point lead over Al-Hilal with six matches remaining, having won their previous five league games while conceding just once and scoring 81 goals this season, the most in the division. They were unbeaten in 20 matches across all competitions. Al-Qadsiah, unbeaten in 15 home matches, had won four of the last five meetings against Al-Nassr. In the second half, Al-Qadsiah regained the lead early through Musab Al-Juwayr, who finished confidently from inside the box after a tee-up from Julian Quinones. Al-Nassr struggled to respond despite efforts from Felix and Ronaldo, which were often blocked or off target. Late on, Quinones sealed the 3-1 victory with a composed finish from the center of the box, leaving Al-Nassr's late pushes, including a Ronaldo long-range shot that drifted wide, fruitless. The result dents Al-Nassr's title aspirations in the final stretch.
