🤯 Al Ahli vs Al Qadisiah: The Ultimate King’s Cup Thriller! 🤯

Get ready to relive a match that will be etched in history! Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium was the stage for an epic battle in the 2025-26 Saudi King’s Cup Quarterfinals. Al Ahli and Al Qadisiah delivered a spectacle of insane intensity, a true emotional rollercoaster that was decided by a penalty shootout. Buckle up, it’s going to be a wild ride! 🔥

Key Match Stats 📊

The Story of a Legendary Match 🎬

From the opening whistle, the atmosphere was electric! It was Al Qadisiah who struck first, with a clinical goal from Mateo Retegui in the 11th minute. The stadium was in shock, but our Al Ahli warriors never gave up. The response came from our prolific striker, Ivan Toney, who equalized in the 30th minute with a powerful shot! 🎯 Just before halftime, a cold shower: Julián Quiñones restored Al Qadisiah‘s lead (45’+4’). A real gut punch!

The second half? Pure madness! Al Ahli came back with incredible fury. Valentin Atangana made the stadium erupt by equalizing in the 61st minute. And the masterpiece arrived in the 73rd minute: our maestro Franck Kessié set the pitch on fire by giving us the lead for the first time in the match! We thought victory was secured, but football is cruel. In the 90th minute, Julián Quiñones, him again, sent shivers down the spines of Al Ahli fans with an injury-time equalizer. 😱 Straight to penalties!

Man of the Match: Franck Kessié, The Midfield Maestro 💪

Hard to pick in such a festival, but our Man of the Match is undoubtedly Franck Kessié! Not only did he score the goal that put us ahead at a crucial moment (73′), but his presence in midfield was a masterclass from start to finish. Calm, powerful, he was the engine of Al Ahli and likely converted his penalty with the same assurance. A true clutch leader when it mattered most!

Did You Know? 🤔

This is the first time in recent Saudi King’s Cup history that two teams have finished 3-3 after 90 minutes in a quarterfinal, featuring a brace for a player on the losing side (Julián Quiñones) and a penalty shootout decider! A match that will go down in the annals for its Hollywood-esque script. 🎬

The Heartfelt Victory: Al Ahli in the Semifinals! 🤩

What a night! Al Ahli ultimately triumphed 4-3 on penalties after an epic match. This hard-fought victory shows the incredible character of this team. The semifinals await, and with such determination, anything is possible! Thanks to both teams for this unforgettable spectacle. We want more!