Last-minute goals week: recap of round 10 of the Saudi Pro League
Al Qadsiah secured three valuable points with a goal from Dutch player Tijani Reijnders in the 6th minute of stoppage time, raising their tally to 25 points at the top of the Saudi Pro League, one point ahead of Al-Hilal, while Al Taawoun remains stuck at 4 points in 17th place.
Al Khaleej pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the round, coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 against Al-Fateh. Musa Barrow scored in the 78th minute, then Joshua King equalized in the 84th minute, before Omar Mascarell sealed the match with a rocket shot in the third minute of stoppage time.
Al Ahly FC secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Al-Fayha FC, with Artem Bondarenko scoring two goals and Feras Al-Buraikan adding another from the penalty spot.
In contrast, Al-Shabab squandered their two-goal lead against Al-Faisaly, who equalized through Andrei Girotto and Alexander Mendy, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
Al-Hilal waited until the 89th minute to score the winning goal against Al Hazm, as Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli found the net with a header, earning his team three points and raising their tally to 24 points, according to the standings for the round, while continuing to apply pressure on Al Qadisiyah ahead of their anticipated clash on Friday.
Al-Dhariyah returned to winning ways at home after defeating Riyadh with a goal from Spanish player Oscar Rodriguez in the 13th minute, raising their tally to 15 points.
Al-Ittihad returned to winning ways by defeating Al-Ettifaq 4-1, with goals from George Elinchehina, Houssem Aouar, and a brace from Youssef En-Nesyri, bringing them to 20 points.
Al Nassr continues to chase the top with a victory over Neom thanks to a goal from João Félix, despite Cristiano Ronaldo missing a penalty in stoppage time of the first half.
Al Nassr has increased their tally to 22 points from 9 matches, while Neom remains at 16 points. The match between Abha and Al-Kholood has been postponed to December 7, 2026.
In terms of the standings and top scorers, Al-Qadisiyah tops the Saudi Pro League with 25 points, followed by Al-Hilal with 24, then Al-Nassr with 22, Al-Ittihad with 20, and Al Ahly FC with 18.
Ivan Toney continues to lead the scoring charts with 11 goals, ahead of Youssef En-Nesyri with seven goals, while Tijjani Reijnders has increased his tally to 6 goals. This round confirms that decisive moments can reshape the competition at any time.
The 10th round of the Saudi Pro League revealed a fierce battle at the top, with Al-Qadisiyah snatching victory from Al-Taawoun in stoppage time, while Al-Hilal secured their match against Al-Hazm in the 89th minute. Additionally, Al Khaleej made a thrilling comeback against Al-Fateh.
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