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Al-Hilal beat Al-Qadsiah 3-2 as Martinelli scores before injury
Al-Hilal beat Al-Qadsiah 3-2 in a Saudi Pro League match in Dammam on Friday.
Gabriel Martinelli scored Al-Hilal’s opening goal, then left in the 49th minute with a hamstring injury.
The win came in a meeting between two teams near the top of the league, but accounts give different points totals: one says Al-Hilal have 24 and Al-Qadsiah 22, while another says Al-Hilal have 27 and Al-Qadsiah are third.
Martinelli joined Al-Hilal from Arsenal in September 2026 and has scored six league goals this season, according to one account.
The injury will be assessed by Al-Hilal’s medical team, but no recovery timeline is confirmed.
Al-Hilal next travel to Doha to face Al Shamal in the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday.
Al-Hilal beat Al-Qadsiah 3-2 in a Saudi Pro League match in Dammam.
Gabriel Martinelli scored Al-Hilal’s opening goal in the 21st minute.
Martinelli was substituted in the 49th minute with a hamstring injury, according to Inforiau.
The win put Al-Hilal top of the league, though the sources give different point totals: 24 and 27.
Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi said his team improved in the second half and managed its energy.
- Who
- Al-Hilal and Al-Qadsiah.
- What
- Al-Hilal won 3-2. Gabriel Martinelli scored before leaving with an injury.
- When
- Friday, 23 October 2026.
- Where
- Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- The teams were playing a Saudi Pro League match in week 11.
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Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring for Al-Hilal.
Julian Quinones equalised for Al-Qadsiah with a header.
Martinelli was substituted because of a hamstring injury, according to Inforiau.
Al-Hilal won 3-2.
- Final score
- Al-Hilal 3, Al-Qadsiah 2
- Opening goal
- Gabriel Martinelli, 21st minute
- Injury
- Martinelli was substituted in the 49th minute with a hamstring injury, according to Inforiau
- Venue
- Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam
- Al-Hilal points
- Inforiau reported 24; Goal.com reported 27
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What people are saying
We played two strong halves, and we tried to distribute our energy in this competitive match. We managed to put in a better performance in the second half and ensure the result went our way.
Every match is important. We previously beat Al Ahli and Al Ittihad in Riyadh, and today Al Qadsiah on their own ground. We consider every match important, and we target three points in each.
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