Neom SC vs Al Qadsia
The Pro League action continued on August 24, 2026, as Neom SC and Al Qadsia faced off in a highly anticipated encounter. Both sides entered the pitch looking to establish dominance in a match that promised tactical intrigue and high energy from the opening whistle.
Reijnders Breaks the Deadlock
The match began with high physical stakes, evidenced by an early yellow card for Gaston Alvarez in the 20th minute. However, the Al Qadsia defender quickly turned his fortunes around by becoming the architect of the opening goal. In the 29th minute, Gaston Alvarez provided a pinpoint assist for Tijjani Reijnders, who found the back of the net with a clinical finish to give his side the lead.
Neom SC struggled to find a rhythmic response as the first half progressed, with the visitors maintaining a disciplined defensive line. After four minutes of added time, the referee brought the first period to a close, leaving the hosts with plenty of tactical adjustments to consider during the interval.
Retegui Seals the Points
The second half saw immediate tactical shifts, with Yasir Al Shahrani introduced for Neom SC to inject fresh energy. The momentum, however, remained firmly with the visitors. In the 56th minute, Al Qadsia was awarded a penalty, and Mateo Retegui stepped up to the spot. The striker made no mistake, doubling the lead with a composed strike that left the goalkeeper with no chance.
As the clock ticked down, both managers utilized their benches extensively. Al Qadsia introduced the veteran Alexandre Lacazette in the 61st minute to help see out the game. Despite multiple substitutions from Neom SC in the final twenty minutes, including the entry of Ibrahim Mahnashi and Turki Al Ammar, the visitors held firm until the final whistle at 93 minutes to secure a convincing victory.
