Al-Qadsiah 3-2 Al Ahli: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Saudi Pro League Matchday 6 · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · EGO STADIUM, Ad Dammām · referee I. Elfath · full time
Full time: Al-Qadsiah 3-2 Al Ahli
Al-Qadsiah won 3-2 at home to Al Ahli in Saudi Pro League Matchday 6 on Tuesday 8 September 2026. The goals: Tijjani Reijnders 14', Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat 45+1', Tijjani Reijnders 45+3', Ivan Toney 63', Ivan Toney 82'.
How Al-Qadsiah won it
Al-Qadsiah struck first through Tijjani Reijnders in the 14th minute, set up by Musab Al-Juwayr. Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat made it 2-0 to Al-Qadsiah in the 45th minute (+1), set up by Christopher Bonsu Baah. Tijjani Reijnders made it 3-0 to Al-Qadsiah in the 45th minute (+3), set up by Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat. Ivan Toney made it 3-1 to Al Ahli in the 63rd minute, set up by Francisco Trincão. Ivan Toney made it 3-2 to Al Ahli in the 82nd minute, set up by Saleh Abu Al-Shamat.
It was 3-0 at half-time.
Tijjani Reijnders scored twice.
Ivan Toney scored twice.
The referee, I. Elfath, showed 5 yellow cards: 4 to Al-Qadsiah and 1 to Al Ahli.
Al-Qadsiah: B. Rodgers, 3-4-2-1 · Al Ahli: M. Pusic, 4-2-3-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 1.24 for Al-Qadsiah and 1.87 for Al Ahli.
Al-Qadsiah scored about 1.8 more than their chances were worth: clinical finishing, or a goalkeeper having a bad day.
Al-Qadsiah had 7 shots on target, Al Ahli 5.
Al-Qadsiah had 56% of the ball and turned it into the win.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Al-Qadsiah came into it with 11 Saudi Pro League matches played, scoring 2.4 and conceding 1.1 a match, with 2.16 expected goals for and 1.24 against, and had won 73% of their matches.
Al Ahli came into it with 10 Saudi Pro League matches played, scoring 2.7 and conceding 1.3 a match, with 2.39 expected goals for and 1.26 against, and had won 70% of their matches.
Al-Qadsiah vs Al Ahli: the match in numbers
| Al-Qadsiah | Match statistics | Al Ahli |
|---|---|---|
| 56% | Ball possession | 44% |
| 1.24 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.87 |
| 11 | Total shots | 8 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 7 | Big chances | 2 |
| 509 | Total passes | 394 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 82% |
| 6 | Corners | 5 |
| 16 | Fouls | 21 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 13 | Tackles | 21 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 1 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Ivan Toney (Al Ahli), rated 8.4 by Sportmonks, with 2 goals.
Al-Qadsiah
- Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat 8.4 1 goal, 1 assist
- Musab Al-Juwayr 8.2 1 assist
- Tijjani Reijnders 8.2 2 goals
- Christopher Bonsu Baah 7.6 1 assist
- Koen Casteels 7.0
Al Ahli
- Ivan Toney 8.4 2 goals
- Saleh Abu Al-Shamat 7.2 1 assist
- Francisco Trincão 7.0 1 assist
- Edouard Mendy 6.9
- Roger Ibañez 6.8
The lowest-rated starter was Gastón Álvarez at 5.9. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Al-Qadsiah: Al Riyadh vs Al-Qadsiah Thursday 29 October 2026 · Saudi Pro League
- Al Ahli: Al Shabab vs Al Ahli Friday 30 October 2026 · Saudi Pro League
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Questions about Al-Qadsiah vs Al Ahli
What was the score in Al-Qadsiah vs Al Ahli?
Al-Qadsiah 3-2 Al Ahli (half-time 3-0), Saudi Pro League, Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Who scored in Al-Qadsiah vs Al Ahli?
Tijjani Reijnders 14', Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat 45+1', Tijjani Reijnders 45+3', Ivan Toney 63', Ivan Toney 82'.
Did Moneyball predict Al-Qadsiah vs Al Ahli correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Al-Qadsiah vs Al Ahli?
Ivan Toney, rated 8.4 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Al-Qadsiah vs Al Ahli?
I. Elfath.
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