Technical Director of Al-Ahly Club Reflects on Draw with Al-Ettifaq in Roshen League

The technical director of the Saudi club Al-Ahly, Matthias Jasse, recently shared his thoughts on his team’s draw with Al-Ettifaq in the eighth round match of the Saudi Roshen League Championship for the 2023/24 season.

Match Result and Standings

In the match, Al Ahly and Al Ettifaq ended in a goalless draw, resulting in Al-Ahly accumulating 16 points and ranking sixth in the standings, while Al-Ettifaq earned 17 points and secured fifth place.

Upcoming Match

Al-Ahly is scheduled to face Al-Ittihad on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 9:00 PM local time in both Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Coach’s Reaction

Coach Yaisla expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance and the organized manner in which they played against Al Ettifaq. Despite not scoring any goals, he highlighted the positive aspects of the game.

Matthias Jaisse, in his post-match statements, acknowledged the challenging nature of the match against a well-organized team. He praised the team’s positive performance and their ability to prevent goals from being scored against them.

He also mentioned the versatility of player Firas, stating that he can play as a striker or forward.

Jaisse emphasized that there were several matches in which they deserved to win but experienced setbacks due to refereeing errors, which were widely reported by the media.

He concluded by praising the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and addressing the negative comments he had heard about the player on social media. Jaisse affirmed Mendy’s status as a world-class goalkeeper and highlighted his dedication to training.