On a remarkable football night that reflected the development of women's football in the Kingdom, the first women's football team of Al-Qadisiyah Club achieved a great and well-deserved victory over its counterpart, Al-Ittihad Club, with a score of (4-1), in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Saudi Federation Cup for Women, which brought the two teams together last night at Al-Ittihad Club Stadium in Jeddah.
Match details and Al-Qadisiyah's dominance
The match began with intense attacking pressure from the visitors, with Brazilian professional Adriana opening the scoring early in the fourth minute, unsettling the home side. Just a few minutes later, international player Noura added a second goal in the tenth minute, confirming Al-Qadisiyah's dominance and complete control of the first half.
In the second half, Al-Qadisiyah women continued to deliver strong performances, with German Jennifer strengthening the team's lead by scoring the third goal in the 58th minute, before Frenchwoman Lea concluded the goal fest by scoring the fourth goal in the 68th minute, while Al-Ittihad scored their only goal, which was not enough to come back in the result.
The development of women's football in Saudi Arabia
This match comes amidst the significant growth of women's sports in Saudi Arabia, in line with Vision 2030, which has placed great emphasis on empowering women in the sports field. The past few years have witnessed the establishment of the Women's Premier League and the Federation Cup, opening the door for major clubs such as Al-Ittihad, Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Hilal, and Al-Nassr to invest in their women's teams and attract international talent.
The impact of foreign professionals on the technical level
The diverse nationalities of the goal scorers in this match (Brazil, Germany, France) demonstrate the high level of skill that professional players have brought to the Saudi league. This interaction between international players and local talent directly contributes to raising the standard of matches and developing the performance of Saudi players, which will positively impact the performance of the women's national team in regional and international competitions.
Date of the second leg and decisive match
With this resounding victory, Al-Qadsia women's team has taken a significant step towards qualification, but the final decision will be made in the second leg of the Federation Cup quarter-final scheduled for next week. Al-Qadsia will enter the match with a comfortable advantage, while Al-Ittihad needs a historic comeback to overturn the deficit, promising a thrilling encounter in which both sides will strive to secure their place in the advanced stages and compete for the coveted title.
