AFC Champions League Elite: Al Qadsiah and Al Sadd Draw 1-1 in Dammam

Updated Oct. 27, 2026: Al Qadsiah Club and Al Sadd SC finished level at 1-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026–27 League Stage on Monday, Oct. 26. Akram Afif gave Al Sadd the lead in the 74th minute, and Julian Quinones equalized 10 minutes later, according to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The draw kept Al Qadsiah unbeaten through three matches and moved it to five points; Al Sadd earned its first point after opening the campaign with two defeats.

Al Qadsiah vs. Al Sadd: confirmed match details

The AFC’s official League Stage schedule lists Al Qadsiah against Al Sadd on Monday, Oct. 26, at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, with a 21:15 kickoff. That is 9:15 p.m. in Dammam, which uses Arabia Standard Time at UTC+03:00. The corresponding time was 18:15 UTC on the same date, with no change of calendar day. The match was played at the listed venue and the AFC’s recap confirms it took place on Monday.

The AFC report carries a Tuesday, Oct. 27 publication date, while describing the match as a Monday fixture. Those dates refer to different things: the game was played Oct. 26, and the report appeared the following day. The distinction matters for international readers checking score alerts or archived schedules, especially when a recap is posted after the event. The FanCode page also displays Oct. 26 for the match and identifies the Dammam venue.

How the 1-1 result unfolded

The match remained scoreless until Afif put Al Sadd in front in the 74th minute. Quinones then scored the equalizer 10 minutes later, leaving the teams with one goal each. The AFC match report confirms the scorer names, timing and final result. It does not provide a detailed account of chances, possession, tactical changes or the sequence of play between the goals, so this update does not assign the draw to a particular tactical cause or claim that one side dominated.

The late exchange shaped the result without producing a winner. Al Sadd had been seeking its first points of this League Stage campaign after losing its opening two matches. Afif’s goal gave the Qatari club a chance to turn that difficult start into a win, but Quinones’ response ensured Al Qadsiah left with a share of the points. The equalizer also maintained Al Qadsiah’s unbeaten record through Matchday 3.

The AFC’s recap records Al Qadsiah on five points after the draw and Al Sadd with its first point. Those totals fit the teams’ different paths into Matchday 3: Al Qadsiah won its opener against Al Wasl and drew with Pakhtakor on Matchday 2, while Al Sadd had lost its first two fixtures. The result did not settle either club’s final League Stage position or qualification status. Other results across the West Region also affect the standings, so a points total alone should not be treated as a complete table update.

What the draw means for both clubs

A draw gives each team a point in the League Stage. For Al Qadsiah, the point extended an unbeaten start and brought its total to five from three matches. That is a useful early position, but it is not the same as securing a place in the next round. The AFC recap confirms the points figure; it does not state that Al Qadsiah has qualified or guarantee where the club will finish.

For Al Sadd, the result ended the opening two-match stretch without a point. The team now has a first point to build on, but the AFC’s match report does not describe the draw as a turning point or make a prediction about its remaining campaign. Readers following the West Region race should compare updated points with the full official standings, including the other clubs’ completed fixtures and the competition’s applicable tiebreakers, rather than relying on this match alone.

The event identifier in the AFC match center is 2683602. The schedule PDF places the game in Matchday 3 of the West Region, and the AFC report labels the result as Al Qadsiah Club 1-1 Al Sadd SC. These identifiers and official naming help distinguish this fixture from other matches between clubs with similar short names, or from domestic league games involving either team.

Injury, suspension and schedule update

The AFC post-match report confirms the result and scoring sequence but does not publish an injury or suspension list. The official schedule confirms the original date, kickoff and venue; the match itself was completed there on Oct. 26. No match-specific injury or disciplinary absence is identified in those cited official sources, so this article does not name players as injured, suspended or unavailable. Readers seeking a player-by-player record should use the official match center or the clubs’ own announcements where such information is published.

How to follow the result and video coverage

The AFC’s official Matchday 3 report is the primary source for the final score, the goal timeline and the points update. The AFC match center identifies the fixture, while the official schedule PDF provides the scheduled venue and kickoff.

For India, FanCode’s match-specific page lists the fixture as Match 38, records a start time of 11:45 p.m. IST on Oct. 26, and marks the game completed at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium. That is an India-specific listing, not proof of streaming rights in other countries. The page’s completed status confirms the match record, but it does not guarantee that a full replay or highlights remain available. Viewers should check the current FanCode page for any on-demand video and consult a licensed broadcaster in their own country for local access.

Quick answers

What was the Al Qadsiah vs. Al Sadd score?

Al Qadsiah Club and Al Sadd SC drew 1-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.

Who scored?

Akram Afif scored for Al Sadd in the 74th minute. Julian Quinones equalized for Al Qadsiah 10 minutes later.

When and where was the match played?

Kickoff was at 9:15 p.m. Arabia Standard Time (UTC+03:00) on Oct. 26 at Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. That was 6:15 p.m. UTC on the same date.

Where was the match listed for viewers in India?

FanCode listed the match for India at 11:45 p.m. IST on Oct. 26 and now marks it completed. Check the current listing for any replay or highlights.