In a remarkable display of football that reflected the team's improved performance, Al-Khaleej Club achieved a resounding and well-deserved victory over its guest, Damac Club, with a score of four goals to nil, in the match held at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, as part of the fourteenth round of the Saudi Professional League (Roshan League).
A fiery start and field control
The home side gave their visitors no time to settle, with Greek star Kostas Fortounis surprising Damac's defense by scoring the opening goal in the first minute. This early goal disrupted the visitors' plans and gave Al-Khaleej players a significant boost in confidence, allowing them to control the game. Al-Khaleej maintained their dominance throughout the first half, which translated into a second goal in the 44th minute, courtesy of his compatriot Giorgos Masouras. Al-Khaleej finished the first half with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Enhancing your advantage and securing points
At the start of the second half, Al-Khaleej continued their attacking approach, with experienced Norwegian striker Joshua King adding a third goal in the 47th minute, effectively ending any chance of a Damac comeback. Despite some timid attempts by the visitors to reduce the deficit, Al-Khaleej's organized defense held firm. Ten minutes before the final whistle, Hussein Al-Sultan completed the rout, scoring the fourth goal in the 80th minute and securing all three points for his team.
The importance of winning and its impact on the standings
This victory is of paramount importance to Al-Khaleej, reflecting the excellent harmony between the local players and the foreign professionals, especially the Greek duo and Joshua King. With this resounding win, Al-Khaleej raised their points tally to 18, climbing to ninth place in the comfortable mid-table position and moving further away from the relegation zone.
In contrast, the suffering of Damac FC has intensified, as their points tally remains frozen at 9, placing them in 14th place. This puts the team under considerable pressure in the upcoming rounds to rectify their situation and avoid getting caught up in the complex relegation calculations, especially given the fierce competition witnessed in the Roshan League this season.
