The match between Damac and their guest Al- Kholoud . The match took place on Tuesday evening at Damac Club Stadium in Khamis Mushait, as part of the 20th round of the Saudi Professional League.
Match details and missed opportunities
The match was fiercely contested from the outset, with the first half evenly matched in terms of possession and control. Al-Kholoud threatened the home side's goal early on, specifically in the fourth minute through Mohammed Souan, but the ball failed to find the net. Meanwhile, Damac tried to capitalize on home advantage and nearly opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a powerful shot from Ivorian professional Yako, but Al-Kholoud's organized defense thwarted the attempt, clearing the ball for a corner.
The standout player in this half was Damac's goalkeeper, Brazilian Kewin Silva, who played a starring role by saving a dangerous shot from Argentinian Ramiro Enrique in the 38th minute, thus keeping his net clean before heading to the dressing rooms.
Goalkeeper Silva shines in the battle for points
In the second half, the pace of the match picked up slightly, with both sides making serious attempts to snatch a winning goal. Brazilian goalkeeper Kiwin Silva continued his impressive performance, brilliantly saving a shot from Spaniard Iker Casillas in the 59th minute. Al-Khulood's attacking efforts continued, with another powerful shot from Mohammed Souan going just wide of the post in the 80th minute.
In the crucial moments of the match, Al-Khuloud almost delivered a knockout blow and snatched the three points, were it not for Silva's brilliance, who came back to save his goal again from Iker's shot in the 88th minute, so the match ended without a winner or loser.
The teams' situation and the relegation battle
This result is particularly significant given the two teams' positions in the standings, as the draw reflects the fierce struggle at the bottom of the table to avoid relegation. The single point earned by each team is insufficient for their ambitions of securing early survival in the highly competitive Saudi League this season.
With this result, Damac FC raised their points tally to 12, remaining in 15th place, a position that keeps them in the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Al-Kholoud FC reached 16 points, occupying 14th place in the Roshan League standings, forcing both coaches to reassess their strategies in the upcoming rounds to ensure their survival in the top flight.
