A wave of anger and deep resentment swept through the Damac FC fanbase following their team's crushing 3-1 defeat to Al-Shabab. The match took place on Friday evening at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Al-Mahalah, as part of the 21st round of the Saudi Professional League.
Public anger and fears for the future
The loss wasn't just a minor setback in the league campaign; fans of the "Knights of the South" considered it a real warning sign threatening the team's survival in the top division. Several fans present expressed their deep concern about the team's deteriorating performance. In statements reflecting the sentiments of the fans, Abdullah Al-Shahrani, Fahad Obaid, and Nasser Rashid confirmed that the team is suffering from a clear lack of form, pointing out that the continuous loss of points has become a recurring theme in recent matches, both at home and away.
The fans explained that the repeated defensive errors and the ease with which the team's ranks were penetrated by opponents had become regrettable, reflecting the lack of effective technical solutions from the coaching staff and the laxity of some players on the field.
The specter of relegation to the Yellow League looms
This loss is particularly significant given the team's precarious position in the standings, with Damac currently in 16th place, one of the relegation spots to the First Division (Yellow League). Fans indicated that the relegation scenario is no longer just a distant nightmare, but a looming reality with each passing round without positive results. They confirmed that their expectations of a loss before the match were high, based on previous performances, a worrying sign reflecting a loss of confidence in the team's ability to recover.
Fans' reluctance and a message to the management
In a related development, a significant decline in fan attendance at the team's matches has been observed, which supporters interpret as a natural reaction and a silent protest against the team's unsatisfactory performances and disappointing results. Sports analysts believe that if this decline continues, the team could lose its home advantage in the remaining crucial matches.
The fans concluded their statement by demanding that the club's management intervene urgently and immediately to save what can be saved, stressing that the hope of remaining in the Roshan League still exists, albeit slim, provided that there is serious administrative and technical action to correct the course before it is too late, to ensure that the "Knight of the South" continues among the elite clubs in the Kingdom.
