135 Days On: Ettifaq Breaches Rodgers' Fortresses at Al-Qadsiah
5 April 2026
Match recap
The East Derby delivered a shock as Irish coach Brendan Rodgers, in charge of Al-Qadsiah, faced a dramatic defeat to Al-Ettifaq on Sunday, closing Week 27 of the Roshen Pro League and sparking questions about Qadsiah's form under his leadership.
Qadsiah's points stayed at 60, keeping them in fourth place, while Ettifaq climbed to 42 points in seventh on the table.
This defeat marks Rodgers' first loss with Qadsiah in Roshen after a 17-game unbeaten run earlier this season.
This is also the first loss for the eastern club in Roshen since their defeat to Al-Ahli on 21 November 2025.
Ettifaq finally breached Rodgers' defensive walls after 135 days of resistance, nudging the eastern side further in the title race.
It was also the first time the eastern club lost in Roshen since November 21, 2025.
The feature notes that this result reshapes the league narrative and keeps fans buzzing about Rodgers’ tactics in a season full of surprises.
Punchlines: If Rodgers wanted a fortress, he picked a castle with a revolving door. And in football as in real estate, timing is everything—135 days of siege and still no trophy on the horizon.
