Ten‑man Al‑Nassr staged a remarkable 3‑2 comeback win against Al‑Ettifaq. Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted off at half‑time in this fixture, and the ten‑man side fought back to score three goals and complete a stirring turnaround. After the match, Ange Postecoglou was asked about the game and topics related to Cristiano Ronaldo during the press conference.
“I am extremely proud of my team. Despite all these circumstances, difficulties and weather conditions, we managed to turn the game around and secure the victory.”
“When I made substitution changes, including taking off Cristiano Ronaldo, I believed the players coming off the bench could make a difference. I am here to help the players, and that is why I am proud of them. As I said, every substitute player contributed their part.”
“Everything we have achieved comes from hard work and dedication. It is not only about technical quality, but also about mental strength. Today, the players were determined to get the team back into contention, and they delivered on their goal.”
