Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq coaches praise players after hard-fought clash
Al-Nassr's Ange Postecoglou and Al-Ettifaq's Arthur Papas highlighted the difficulty of their match and commended their players' performances in Dammam.
In a hard-fought encounter at IGO Stadium in Dammam, Al-Nassr emerged victorious against Al-Ettifaq, securing a 3-2 win in the third round of the Saudi Pro League for the 2026-2027 season. Coaches Ange Postecoglou of Al-Nassr and Arthur Papas of Al-Ettifaq praised their players' performances during a press conference held after the match.
Postecoglou commended his team for their ability to come from behind and win despite being reduced to ten men. He highlighted the strong attacking options, particularly on the wings, noting that every player who took part contributed to the victory. The coach also mentioned that goalkeeper Al-Aqidi is currently injured.
Papas, on the other hand, acknowledged that his team struggled to maintain the required attacking pressure in the second half. He stressed the importance of learning from mistakes and taking responsibility. The Al-Ettifaq coach emphasized the need for the team to work with the available squad to achieve better results in their upcoming matches.
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