Qadisiyah Stuns Al-Shabab with a 3-1 Victory

Al Qadsiah turned their deficit against hosts Al Shabab into a thrilling victory, winning 3-1 in the opening match of both teams in the 2026-2027 Roshan Saudi League.

Al Shabab surprised their guests with a goal in the 15th minute, as Hemam Al-Hamami found the net against Al Qadisiyah, putting the home side ahead early.

Al Qadsia responded quickly before the end of the first half, with Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat equalizing in the 36th minute, bringing the match back to square one before the break.

The teams entered the second half eager to secure a win, but the deadlock remained until the 80th minute, when Mexican Julian Quinones stepped up to the occasion.

Keenounes scored the second goal for Al Qadisiyah, giving his team a valuable advantage just minutes before the end, and reaffirming his attacking threat after being crowned the top scorer of the Roshan League last season.

Turki Al Ammar added the third goal for Al Qadsiah during stoppage time, securing the visitors' victory and confirming their comeback from a deficit to a well-deserved win.

The victory granted Al Qadsiah their first three points as the new season kicks off, while Al Shabab exited the opening round empty-handed after squandering their lead.

Al Qadsiah sent a strong message from the start, successfully overcoming the shock of an early goal and turning the match in their favor. Meanwhile, Al Shabab now faces the urgent task of making a quick recovery in the upcoming rounds.