When Tears Meet Tight Recall: Al-Nassr's Derby Dream Derailed by Al-Qadsiah
8 January 2026
Match Context
Al-Nassr faced a heavy mood ahead of their derby with Al-Hilal, in round 15 of the Saudi Pro League.
They lost 1-2 to Al-Qadsiah today, leaving their points tally at 31 in pursuit of the league leaders, while Al-Qadsiah rose to 27, temporarily fourth.
Tensions and negativity surrounded the team after the painful defeat, signaling a rough spell as the Saudi powerhouse has failed to win in their last three outings.
What Went Wrong
Al-Nassr drew once and lost twice, relinquishing top spot to arch-rival Al-Hilal, who now sit four points clear.
Among the night's victims, young player Ayman Yahya collapsed in tears after being substituted in the 74th minute, sitting on the bench emotionally shattered.
Ayman's clear error in dealing with a high cross directly caused the visitor's second goal, stumbling, allowing the forward to advance calmly toward the net.
After the final whistle, Ayman remained isolated on the substitutes' bench for long minutes, drowning in tears and sorrow, a striking scene spreading quickly among football fans.
Punchline: If drama paid rent, this match would own the stadium.
Punchline 2: Maybe the net needs a vacation after tonight's performances.
