Al Diriyah vs Al-Qadsiah

Al Qadsiah made the trip to Al-Awwal Park count, riding two second-half goals to a comfortable 0-2 win over host Al Diriyah. It was a game that swung firmly the visitors' way after the break, with Al Qadsiah dominating possession and territory throughout. After an even opening period that included a VAR review, Mateo Retegui broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the 51st minute. Julián Quiñones doubled the advantage just seven minutes later, finishing in the 58th to put the result beyond doubt. Al Diriyah's afternoon got worse in stoppage time when Óscar Rodríguez was sent off, leaving the hosts to finish the match with ten men. For Al Qadsiah, the win underlines their attacking sharpness on the road and gives them a statement result to build momentum with. Al Diriyah, meanwhile, will need to tighten up defensively and manage discipline better after failing to create meaningful chances and finishing the match a man light.