Al-Qadisiyah FC secured a 2-1 victory over Abha in a Pro League fixture held at the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium. The match, which kicked off at 13:15 UTC on October 16, 2026, saw Al-Qadisiyah claim three points following a contested encounter.

Early moments of the match indicated an eventful game. Al-Qadisiyah FC had an opportunity to take an early lead in the fifth minute but Mateo Retegui missed a penalty. Just two minutes later, Julian Weigl of Al-Qadisiyah FC received a yellow card, marking the first disciplinary action of the game.

Al-Qadisiyah FC eventually broke the deadlock through Mateo Retegui. In the 30th minute, Retegui scored a normal goal, putting his team ahead after his earlier missed penalty. The first half concluded with Al-Qadisiyah FC holding a one-goal advantage.

Second Half Action

The second half commenced with Abha seeking to equalize. However, their efforts were hampered in the 54th minute when Nabil Fekir received a yellow card. Al-Qadisiyah FC then extended their lead in the 69th minute.

Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat scored a normal goal, doubling Al-Qadisiyah FC's advantage. This goal put the home side in a strong position with little over 20 minutes remaining in regular time. The two-goal cushion provided Al-Qadisiyah FC with greater control as the game progressed.

Late Game Developments

As the match approached its conclusion, further disciplinary action was taken. Turki Al-Ammar of Al-Qadisiyah FC was shown a yellow card in the 86th minute. This was Al-Qadisiyah FC's second yellow card of the game.

Abha managed to pull a goal back in the final minute of regular time. Alimani Gory scored a normal goal in the 90th minute, reducing the deficit to one. Despite this late goal, Abha could not find an equalizer.

The match concluded with Al-Qadisiyah FC holding on to their lead. The 2-1 victory earned Al-Qadisiyah FC valuable points in the Pro League competition. Abha will reflect on the missed opportunities and the late goal that was not enough to secure a draw.