Al-Hilal and Al-Qadsiah level 1-1 at half-time in Saudi title showdown

Al-Hilal and Al-Qadsiah were level at 1-1 at half-time Friday at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam on Saudi Pro League matchday 11.

• Martinelli scored Al-Hilal's opener in the 21st minute and Quinones equalised for Al-Qadsiah in the 32nd.
• Al-Qadsiah entered the match as league leaders with 25 points, one ahead of Al-Hilal, who have played one match fewer.
• Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi started Nasser Al-Dosari in midfield and left Mohamed Kanno and Salem Al-Dawsari on the bench.
• Al-Riyadiyah reported Al-Qadsiah defender Nacho faces a late fitness test Friday despite doubts over his participation.
• Al-Hilal won 3-2 as Rúben Neves and Sergej Milinković-Savić scored in the second half, with Mateo Retegui replying late for Al-Qadsiah.
• The win lifted Al-Hilal to 27 points and top of the Saudi Pro League, two points ahead of Al-Qadsiah, who dropped to third.
• Martinelli went off injured in the 49th minute with a hamstring problem and was replaced by Sultan Mandash.
• Brendan Rodgers said his side had sent their message and would compete with Al-Hilal until the end of the season despite the defeat.
• Rodgers praised his players' performance despite notable absences and having had less rest than their opponents.