DAMMAM — Al Qadsiah produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Al Ahli 3-2, scoring twice in stoppage time to keep their Roshn Saudi League title hopes alive.Trailing 2-1 deep into injury time, Al Qadsiah looked set to suffer a damaging defeat in the title race before Turki Al Ammar struck a 92nd-minute equalizer.Moments later, Ibrahim Mahnashi completed the dramatic turnaround with a winner in the 98th minute, sparking wild celebrations in Dammam.“It was a beautiful match,” said captain Nacho Fernández after the final whistle.“The first half was theirs; the second half was ours, but it was an incredible comeback.“I do everything I can for my club now that I’m at Al Qadsiah. I’m very happy to be here and to experience great nights like this.”Al Ahli had looked in control before halftime. Ivan Toney opened the scoring with his 25th league goal of the season, moving clear at the top of the Golden Boot race.The visitors doubled their lead just before the break when Valentin Atangana finished from close range after a well-worked corner delivered by Galeno.Al Qadsiah began their fightback shortly after the hour mark. Musab Al Juwayr, last season’s Roshn Saudi League Young Player of the Year, pulled one back with a composed finish to set the stage for the late drama.“The first half wasn’t us,” Nacho said. “We didn’t play with the intensity we know. During halftime we said we had to change that, because you can lose, but you must always keep your identity.”Under head coach Brendan Rodgers, Al Qadsiah have built strong momentum. Since replacing Michel in December, Rodgers remains unbeaten in 17 league matches.With Matchweek 26 still ongoing, Al Qadsiah sit fourth, four points off the top, and firmly in the hunt for what would be a historic Saudi Pro League title.“Congratulations to all the fans of Al Qadsiah,” Nacho added. “This is a club with a great future, and I hope the matches continue like this.”DAMMAM — Al Qadsiah produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Al Ahli 3-2, scoring twice in stoppage time to keep their Roshn Saudi League title hopes alive.Trailing 2-1 deep into injury time, Al Qadsiah looked set to suffer a damaging defeat in the title race before Turki Al Ammar struck a 92nd-minute equalizer.Moments later, Ibrahim Mahnashi completed the dramatic turnaround with a winner in the 98th minute, sparking wild celebrations in Dammam.“It was a beautiful match,” said captain Nacho Fernández after the final whistle.“The first half was theirs; the second half was ours, but it was an incredible comeback.“I do everything I can for my club now that I’m at Al Qadsiah. I’m very happy to be here and to experience great nights like this.”Al Ahli had looked in control before halftime. Ivan Toney opened the scoring with his 25th league goal of the season, moving clear at the top of the Golden Boot race.The visitors doubled their lead just before the break when Valentin Atangana finished from close range after a well-worked corner delivered by Galeno.Al Qadsiah began their fightback shortly after the hour mark. Musab Al Juwayr, last season’s Roshn Saudi League Young Player of the Year, pulled one back with a composed finish to set the stage for the late drama.“The first half wasn’t us,” Nacho said. “We didn’t play with the intensity we know. During halftime we said we had to change that, because you can lose, but you must always keep your identity.”Under head coach Brendan Rodgers, Al Qadsiah have built strong momentum. Since replacing Michel in December, Rodgers remains unbeaten in 17 league matches.With Matchweek 26 still ongoing, Al Qadsiah sit fourth, four points off the top, and firmly in the hunt for what would be a historic Saudi Pro League title.“Congratulations to all the fans of Al Qadsiah,” Nacho added. “This is a club with a great future, and I hope the matches continue like this.”
