Al-Qadisiyah women's team put on a masterclass against Al-Taraji on Thursday evening, running riot in a 14-0 victory in the Premier League. The match took place at their home ground, and by then it was clear this would be one-sided from the off. To be fair, the gulf in quality showed through every phase of play.
The home side's fourth-place standing with 23 points from 14 games tells part of the story. They've won seven, drawn two, and lost five so far this campaign. That result against Al-Taraji adds another string to their bow, though the margin itself says more about the visitors than the hosts.
Al-Taraji arrived here with little to show for themselves. Their last outing saw them lose 1-5 to Al-Ahli, and this performance only deepened the concern. Things came to a head by the final whistle, when the scoreboard read 14-0 — a scoreline that doesn't happen by accident.
For Al-Qadisiyah, this was a chance to build on their recent 1-0 win over Al-Ula. They had also shared the points 2-2 with Al-Ahli back in April, showing they can compete with the better sides. This result, however, was different — not a hard-fought draw but a statement.
The table now shifts slightly with this result factored in. Al-Qadisiyah remain fourth, though the gap to those above them may feel narrower after a performance like this. Al-Taraji, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly if they're to avoid further damage.
