Portuguese coach Jose Gomes, manager of Al-Fateh's first football team, expressed his great happiness with the valuable victory his team achieved against Al-Ahli, in the strong match that brought them together in the eleventh round of the Saudi Professional League, which was held at Al-Fateh's stadium.
In the post-match press conference, Gomez praised the fighting spirit displayed by his players, emphasizing that the victory was the result of teamwork and a strong determination to secure the three points. Gomez said, "We faced a great team with immense potential, a team that was the reigning Asian champion, so I am very proud of the players' performance and the fighting spirit that led us to this important win.".
Tactics and game reading
The Portuguese coach addressed the tactical aspects that decided the match, pointing out that football relies on strategies that sometimes succeed and sometimes fail, depending on the flow of the game and the opponent's movements. He explained, "There are strategies dictated by the opponent and the match situation; you might succeed with them and be hailed as a distinguished coach, or you might not be so lucky and be accused of not reading the game well. This is the nature of football worldwide, and the coach always bears the ultimate responsibility.".
Harmony between professionals and young talents
In a related context, Gomez praised the special relationship and great harmony between the foreign and local players in the team, stressing that this harmony reflects the hospitable environment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is not limited to football stadiums, which makes it easier for the technical staff to create a strong combination capable of competing.
Investment strategy in age groups
In closing, the Al-Fateh coach revealed the club's strategic vision for the future, emphasizing the need to rely on youth development as a cornerstone of investment and sports marketing. He pointed out that clubs should not depend solely on government and ministerial support, but must generate their own resources by nurturing young talent and giving them opportunities.
Gomez cited the young player “Al-Jalidan” as a living example of the success of this strategy, saying: “As a type of marketing, we must rely on age groups, and this is the club’s strategy to increase resources by giving opportunities to young players.”.
The importance of winning and its impact on the Roshan League
This victory holds particular significance for Al-Fateh, as it boosts the team's confidence in its ability to compete with the top clubs packed with international stars. The Saudi league has witnessed unprecedented competition this season, making every point for popular teams like Al-Ahli doubly valuable. This underscores the development of Saudi football and the strength of its competition, where matches are no longer predetermined, and mid-table teams are now capable of challenging the giants thanks to tactical organization and well-thought-out strategies.
