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Dutch coach Marino Pusic, head coach of Al Ahli, considered the weather conditions one of the factors behind his team’s defeat to Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League.
Al Ahli suffered a 3-2 defeat to Al Qadsiah in the match played on Tuesday at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, as part of the sixth round of the Saudi Pro League.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Pusic said: “We started the match well and shared control of the game with Al Qadsiah, but we conceded three goals.”
He added: “In the second half, we pushed hard to level the score and managed to score twice. We had opportunities to come back into the game, but unfortunately, we were unable to do so. There were also a few observations regarding the refereeing.”
Pusic continued: “The weather played a role in the defeat. We started well, but as time went on, particularly in the final minutes of the first half, Al Qadsiah scored.”
“We had to make adjustments in the second half. The weather had a negative impact, but it cannot be used as an excuse or considered the only reason why we found ourselves three goals behind.”
He added: “We had several chances that we failed to convert, and we should not forget that Al Qadsiah are a strong and well-organized team.”
The Dutch coach also commented on the confrontation between English striker Ivan Toney and Saudi right-back Mohammed Abdulrahman midway through the second half, during a water break.
He explained: “These are normal things that happen between players and are a reflection of the results. Sometimes, this can even be a positive thing because it creates more fighting spirit within the team. What happened afterward in the second half, and the serious effort to come back into the game, is evidence of that positive impact.”
He concluded: “I’m happy that this passion is being reflected in the team. Ultimately, these things happen, and I have witnessed them at many of my previous coaching stops.”
The defeat was Al Ahli’s third loss in their opening six Saudi Pro League matches. The result leaves them on nine points, placing them seventh in the league table.
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