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iturn0image2turn0image5turn0image6turn0image8In a significant Saudi Pro League match on April 18, 2025, Al-Qadisiyah secured a 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr, dealing a substantial blow to the latter's title aspirations.
⚽ Match Summary
- Al-Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error. However, Al-Qadisiyah responded swiftly, with Julián Quiñones equalizing in the 37th minute. In the second half, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted the decisive goal in the 50th minute, assisted by Quiñones, leading to a 2-1 win for Al-Qadisiyah.
📊 Match Statistics
| Statistic | Al-Nassr | Al-Qadisiyah | |-----------------------|----------|--------------| | Possession | 65% | 35% | | Shots on Goal | 7 | 6 | | Shots Off Target | 13 | 4 | | Corner Kicks | 8 | 4 | | Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 | | Pass Accuracy | 86% | 71% | | Tackles | 15 | 14 | | Dribbles | 7 | 7 | | Dangerous Attacks | 65 | 26
Source: VSscore
🔍 Key Takeaways
- Al-Nassr's Challenge Despite dominating possession and offensive statistics, Al-Nassr struggled to convert opportunities, with goalkeeper Koen Casteels making critical save.
- Al-Qadisiyah's Resilience The team showcased effective counter-attacking play, with Aubameyang's goal underscoring their tactical disciplin.
- Impact on Standings This defeat leaves Al-Nassr eight points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad, significantly diminishing their chances of securing the titl. citeturn0news12 For a detailed match analysis and highlights, you can refer to the [Republic World article](https://www.republicworld.com/sports/football/cristiano-ronaldos-brave-performance-falls-short-as-al-nassr-succumbs-to-2-1-defeat-vs-al-qadisiyah.