Al-Qadsiah reclaim Asian glory and defeat Al-Wasl

Al-Qadsiah have made a perfect start in the AFC Champions League, defeating UAE's Al-Wasl 2-1 in the first round of the western zone league.

The match took place on the evening of Monday, September 14, 2026, at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, with Al-Qadsiah eager to make a strong appearance upon their return to the continental stage.

Al-Qadsiah broke the deadlock in the 57th minute through Julián Quiñones, giving the hosts a crucial advantage in the match.

Al-Qadsiah doubled their lead with Mateo Retegui scoring the second goal in the 61st minute, putting the Emirati team under significant pressure in the remaining minutes.

Al-Wasl attempted to come back in the final minutes, with Leandro Spadacio scoring their only goal in the 96th minute.

Al-Qadsiah maintained their lead until the final whistle, earning their first three points in the AFC Champions League, and confirming their strong start against a tough Emirati opponent.

The victory gives Al-Qadsiah a big morale boost at the start of their continental journey, having successfully marked their return to Asian competitions with a valuable win in front of their fans in Dammam.