Al-Qadisiyah defeats Al-Ettifaq 4-0: Rodgers' statements and details of the Eastern Province derby
Al-Qadisiyah supporters expressed their overwhelming joy after their team's resounding and well-deserved 4-0 victory over their traditional rivals, Al-Ettifaq , in the highlight match of the 23rd round of the Saudi Professional League . This win was more than just three points; it reaffirmed the team's technical and tactical dominance this season.
Absolute dominance and remarkable brilliance of the stars
Analysts and fans alike praised the heroic performance of the players and coaching staff, led by Irish manager Brendan Rodgers , who masterfully read the game and guided the team to a convincing victory. Mohammad Abu Shamat named Man of the Match, continuing his impressive form and direct attacking impact this season. He has contributed to eight goals so far, providing seven assists and scoring one, proving himself a key player for Al-Fursan.
A jump in the standings and an unbeaten streak
With this resounding victory, Al-Qadisiyah raised their points tally to 53 after 23 rounds, solidifying their fourth-place position in the league standings and putting pressure on the leading teams in the race for Asian Champions League qualification. Coach Rodgers deserves credit for guiding the team to a remarkable 14-match unbeaten run, an achievement that reflects the team's tactical stability and mental fortitude, making them a formidable contender in the Saudi league this season.
Rodgers: The 90-minute mentality is the key
In the post-match press conference, Brendan Rodgers emphasized that his team had delivered a footballing epic, highlighting the physical challenge the players faced playing their second match in just four days. Rodgers said, "The players showed phenomenal effort, especially in the first half-hour, which proved decisive.".
The Irish coach added, explaining his philosophy: "We faced a tactically strong opponent, but we played with high intensity both defensively and offensively. The ideas we implement require tremendous physical strength and playing at a fast pace for 90 minutes, and this is the mentality we are working to establish; to be a team that cannot be matched physically and technically until the final whistle.".
The development of Saudi football and local talents
Rodgers concluded by praising the strength and competitiveness of the Saudi league , emphasizing that the presence of world-class players has raised the level of play. However, he stressed his commitment to developing Saudi players. He noted that local players possess innate talent and a high potential for improvement when given the right guidance and intensive physical training, a fact clearly demonstrated in the team's collective performance.
