Saudi Pro League: Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadsiah secure key victories

In the third round of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadsiah secured significant victories. Al-Ittihad temporarily moved to the top of the standings following a 3-2 win against Al-Hazm. Dutch striker Steven Bergwijn led the team with a hat-trick, scoring in the 34th, 41st, and 81st minutes to overcome an early deficit.

Al-Qadsiah defeated Neom 2-0 in Tabuk. The match featured a goal from Dutch player Tijjani Reijnders in the 29th minute, marking his first goal in the league following his high-profile transfer. Italian striker Mateo Retegui secured the win with a penalty in the 56th minute.