Home / Sports / Qadsiah Rises to Second; Toney's Frustration Boils Over
Qadsiah Rises to Second; Toney's Frustration Boils Over
10 Sep
Summary
- Qadsiah climbed to second place in the Saudi Pro League.
- Ivan Toney scored two goals but clashed with teammates and the referee.
- New signing Tijjani Reijnders scored twice for the winning side.
Al Qadsiah has ascended to second place in the Saudi Pro League standings following a dramatic 3-2 victory against Al Ahli. The match, held on Tuesday, saw new signing Tijjani Reijnders emerge as the key player, contributing two goals for the home side. His opening goal in the 14th minute was followed by another in first-half stoppage time, giving Al Qadsiah a commanding lead at the interval.
Al Ahli attempted a comeback in the second half, with England striker Ivan Toney scoring twice in the 63rd and 82nd minutes. However, Al Ahli's efforts were marred by internal friction, as Toney was seen clashing with a teammate and later directed his frustration at the referee. This defeat continues Al Ahli's difficult start under new boss Marino Pusic.
Al Qadsiah's victory places them level on points with league leaders Al Hilal, demonstrating their growing strength as potential title contenders. The team has now won five of their first six matches, showcasing strong form early in the season.
