Al-Nassr’s late push wasn’t enough on the night, as Al-Qadisiyah beat them 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League — even after Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty in the closing stages.
Final score: Al-Nassr 1–2 Al-Qadisiyah
Venue: Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh
Scorers: Ronaldo 81′ (P) | J. Quiñones 51′, N. Nández 66′
Key moments
- 51’ — Al-Qadisiyah strike first: J. Quiñones puts the visitors ahead.
- 66’ — Double blow: N. Nández makes it 2-0, leaving Al-Nassr chasing the game.
- 81’ — Ronaldo pulls one back: Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot to set up a tense finish.
- Stoppage time drama: The match ran deep into added time, but Al-Qadisiyah held on for the win.
Match snapshot
Al-Nassr edged possession and attempted more shots, but Al-Qadisiyah were sharper when it mattered — finishing with more efforts on target and turning key moments into goals.
| Stat | Al-Nassr | Al-Qadisiyah |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 16 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Possession | 51% | 46% |
| Fouls | 8 | 17 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 6 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
What it means
The result dents Al-Nassr’s momentum, while Al-Qadisiyah take a huge three points on the road. In the live table shown during the match, Al-Nassr were on 31 points and Al-Qadisiyah on 27 (after 13 matches displayed).
For official competition context and fixtures, you can follow the league updates on the Saudi Pro League website .
Quick take: Ronaldo delivered again from the spot — but Al-Qadisiyah’s first-half and second-half strikes proved decisive.
