Al-Nassr’s 21-match unbeaten run ended after losing to Al-Qadsiyah
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit the winner as Al-Qadsiyah inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on Friday to end their 21-match unbeaten run.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s seventh league goal of the season put Al-Nassr ahead, but Al-Qadsiyah replied swiftly through Julian Quinones before Aubameyang struck the decisive blow.
The hosts drew first blood in the 32nd minute when Ronaldo slotted home after Al-Qadsiyah goalkeeper Koen Casteels had spilled a routine catch from Talisca’s cross.
However, Al-Nassr’s joy was short-lived when Quinones brought down Turki Al Ammar’s delivery five minutes later, with the Mexico winger firing past Bento to level the scores.
Quinones also played a part in the winning goal after brilliantly turning the ball back across goal from Nahitan Nandez’s searching pass to tee up a simple finish for Aubameyang.
The result sees Al-Qadsiyah move level on 22 points with third-placed Al-Nassr, with Al-Shabab also level with them.