Al-Qadisiyah's first-team football manager, Brendan Rodgers, expressed his complete satisfaction with the technical level and fighting spirit displayed by his players during their difficult match against Damac FC. Rodgers emphasized that tactical commitment and discipline on the pitch were among the most prominent features of the team's performance, despite the match ending in a 1-1 draw.
Details of the Al-Qadisiyah vs. Damac match in the Roshan League
These statements were made during the press conference held after the final whistle of the match between the two teams at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, as part of the eleventh round of the Saudi Professional League (Roshan League). The coach indicated that the match was not easy at all, given the tight defensive organization adopted by Damac, which made it difficult to penetrate their back line at certain points in the game.
The context of the competition and the development of the Saudi League
This match comes at a time when the Saudi Professional League is witnessing unprecedented development, with increased competitiveness among all clubs and no longer any matches being predetermined. Al-Qadisiyah, one of the most prestigious clubs in the Eastern Province, is among the teams striving to reclaim its former glory and establish itself among the elite, especially given the significant support currently being provided to Saudi sports. Every point at this stage of the season is crucial in the battle to improve their position in the league standings.
Luck and the final touch
In his analysis of the match, Rodgers explained that the team's overall performance was encouraging and positive, emphasizing that Al-Qadisiyah was the closest to securing the three points were it not for the bad luck that plagued their strikers in some clear-cut chances. He said, "We deserved to win based on what we showed, but luck wasn't on our side in converting some of our opportunities." He added that the team needed more patience and composure in the final third of the pitch to unlock the opponent's defense and achieve a better result.
A future outlook and the role of the public
The Al-Qadsia coach concluded his remarks by emphasizing his strong commitment to continuing to work with the current group of players, praising their keen desire to improve and perform at their best in the upcoming matches. He also expressed his gratitude to the Al-Qadsia fans who turned out in large numbers, affirming that their support in the stands created a uniquely enthusiastic atmosphere, and promising them even greater hard work to correct mistakes and build on strengths to ensure victories in the near future.
