A wave of jubilation swept through the fans of Damac FC and the "Knights of the South" after the first team secured a valuable and well-deserved 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun in their match in the 22nd round of the Saudi Professional League. The game, held at the club's stadium, was attended by a large number of dignitaries and fans, including the Governor of Khamis Mushait, Khalid bin Mushait, and the President of Abha FC, Saad Al-Ahmari, in a show of support for their representative in the southern region during this crucial stage of the league.
A perfect start to the Brazilian era
This victory marks a pivotal turning point for the team this season, coming in their first official match under the leadership of their new manager, Brazilian Fabio Carille, who took over at the beginning of this week. Carille has succeeded in a remarkably short time in restructuring the team's tactics and implementing a balanced approach that enabled Damac to compete with Al-Taawoun, currently fifth in the standings, and deservedly claim all three points. This win brings Damac's points tally to 15, reviving their hopes of escaping the relegation zone.
Fan reactions: The spirit returns
In exclusive statements to Okaz newspaper, several club supporters, including Mohsen Al-Shahrani, Mohammed Ghawa, and Sultan Marzouq, expressed their immense joy at the result. They affirmed, "Praise be to God for this well-deserved victory and the three points, which are crucial for the team's current progress, especially after a series of negative results and harsh criticism." They pointed out that the new coach's tactical influence was clearly evident in the players' disciplined approach and high fighting spirit on the pitch, believing this win should mark the true beginning of their climb away from the bottom of the standings.
The importance of winning and its impact on the league
The significance of this victory lies in the fact that it came against a tough opponent and strong contender for the top spots like Al-Taawoun, providing a positive indication of Damac's ability to compete with the big teams, provided they have the right coaching staff and high morale. The win not only earned Damac three points but also gave the team a tremendous morale boost ahead of the crucial matches in the remaining rounds of the Roshan League.
The next challenge: facing the youth
All eyes are now on the upcoming match, as Damac prepares for a tough encounter against Al-Shabab. Damac fans hope the team will maintain its upward trajectory and that the coaching staff, led by Carille, will capitalize on this momentum to achieve another positive result, confirming the resurgence of the "Knights of the South" and their strong desire to remain in the top flight.
