Al-Ahli Defeated by Al-Qadisiyah 3-2: Impact of Weather and Team Spirit After Ivan Toney Clash with Mohammed Abdulrahman

In the first round of the Saudi Roshn League this season, Al-Ahli suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Al-Qadisiyah at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium. The match took place in the late afternoon in Jeddah, where harsh weather conditions became a key factor. Al-Qadisiyah, with stable and disciplined play, took advantage of strong winds and mist to score early. While Al-Ahli started with good ball control and coordinated play, they conceded three goals, largely due to unpredictable ball flight in the wind. According to head coach Marino Pusic's post-match press conference, he emphasized that the weather was a crucial factor altering pace and accuracy. "The strong wind made the ball deviate, especially in the first half when Al-Qadisiyah scored late. We tried to adapt but it was very difficult", Pusic said to reporters.