Al-Riyadh Coach After Al-Shabab Draw: 'Hamdallah is One of the Best Strikers in Saudi League History'

T.E (Elbotola)

05 April 2026at22:50

Al-Riyadh's head coach, Brazilian Mauricio Dolac, expressed dissatisfaction with the 1-1 draw against Al-Shabab in Round 27 of the Roshn Saudi League.

Dolac affirmed that his players delivered a good performance against a team featuring distinguished players such as Moroccan Abderrazak Hamdallah and Belgian Yannick Carrasco.

During the post-match press conference, Dolac explained: "We played against Hamdallah, who is among the best strikers in the league's history. Also, Carrasco is a player who can make a difference from any situation, and I believe we delivered a good performance."

He continued: "The match was good, and I expected to secure the three points when we had possession. Al-Shabab possesses significant capabilities."

Dolac concluded: "In the second half, we changed our strategy and made a difference. The draw is a good result ahead of our next fixture."

Q&A

What did Al-Riyadh's coach say about the draw against Al-Shabab?

Al-Riyadh's coach, Mauricio Dolac, expressed dissatisfaction with the 1-1 draw against Al-Shabab in Round 27 of the Roshn Saudi League. He acknowledged his team's good performance against a strong opponent.

How did Mauricio Dolac evaluate his team's performance against Al-Shabab?

Dolac affirmed his players delivered a good performance, especially considering they faced distinguished players like Abderrazak Hamdallah and Yannick Carrasco. He believed they could have secured three points with more possession.

What are the implications of the draw for Al-Riyadh's upcoming matches?

Dolac concluded that the 1-1 draw is a good result for Al-Riyadh heading into their next fixture. He mentioned changing their strategy in the second half, which made a difference in the game.

Abderrazak Hamdallah

Saudi Professional League

Al Riyadh

Al Shabab FC