Rodgers reveals reason for Al-Ahli's downfall and Bousitich explains conflict between Abdouramane and Toney

Al-Qadisiyah defeated Al-Ahli 3-2 during the match that took place on Tuesday evening, as part of the sixth round of the Saudi Pro League, in a game that saw excitement until the final minutes.

Al-Qadisiyah's victory takes them to 15 points, placing them second alongside leaders Al-Hilal, while Al-Ahli remains at 9 points, settling in eighth place in the standings.

Brendan Rodgers, the coach of Al-Qadisiyah, praised what his players delivered, confirming that the win was deserved and important against a big team, noting that his team continues to develop and grow.

Rodgers stated that Al-Qadsiah was capable of scoring more goals, explaining that the team continued to create chances during the second half, and that the match carried important lessons that the players would benefit from.

The coach responded to his team's decline in the second half, stating that Al-Qadisiyah did not enter the second half with the aim of preserving the score, but rather tried to increase their lead, although they squandered clear chances.

Brendan Rodgers added that fatigue was high during the match, especially after his team effectively lost a player on the pitch, before praising his players for the effort they put in.

On the other hand, Al-Ahli's coach Marino Pusic described the altercation between Mohamed Abdouramane and Ivan Toney as a natural occurrence, emphasizing that such situations can sometimes be positive.

Bousitch stated that these altercations reflect the results and players' reactions, noting that they could contribute to increasing team spirit, citing the enthusiasm that emerged during Al-Ahly's attempts to come back.

The Dutch coach explained that Al-Ahli started the match well and shared control with Al-Qadisiyah, but conceded three goals before scoring two in the second half.

Bousic mentioned that his players had a chance to equalize, but luck was not on their side, with some minor observations on the refereeing decisions during the match.

Al-Ahli's coach confirmed that his team had chances to score but failed to capitalize on them, while also emphasizing the strength and stability of Al-Qadisiyah.

Nacho Fernández, captain of Al-Qadisiyah, celebrated the victory, emphasizing the importance of the win, but he stressed the need to prepare quickly for the upcoming match.

Nacho has stated that his team has only two days to prepare for the upcoming match, which he described as difficult and special. He emphasized that Al-Qadisiyah must fight in every encounter as if it were a final.

Al-Qadisiyah's captain concluded his remarks by affirming the ongoing effort and fight to achieve the team's objectives, clarifying that the final picture of what can be reached will become clear at the end of the Saudi Pro League.