Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez, of Al-Hilal's first football team, broke his recent goal drought by finding the net against Damac in their tough match in the 13th round of the Saudi Professional League. This goal wasn't just another addition to the match's scoresheet; it signaled a return of confidence for the Uruguayan striker and ended his recent scoring slump.
This impressive return ended a goal drought of approximately 253 minutes, during which Núñez failed to find the net and his usual celebrations, eagerly awaited by Al-Hilal fans. His outstanding performance against Damac had a significant impact, as he not only scored the opening goal that paved the way for Al-Hilal's victory, but also played a crucial role in creating chances, contributing to the second goal scored by his Brazilian teammate Carlos Leonardo. This confirms the player's return to his scoring touch and attacking prowess.
Looking back a bit, Nunez experienced a goal drought of five consecutive matches, which put him under considerable psychological and technical pressure. These matches included games against Al-Shorta of Iraq in the Asian Champions League, and domestically against Al-Fateh, Sharjah of the UAE (in friendlies or regional competitions), Al-Khaleej, and Al-Kholoud. This run of goalless matches served as a true test of the striker's resilience and his ability to bounce back.
It is worth noting that Al-Hilal, known as "The Leader" and the "Master of Asia," always relies heavily on its foreign professionals to make a difference, especially given the fierce competition in the Saudi Professional League and the rising level of the clubs. Nunez's return to scoring form is a huge morale boost for the team, which always strives to maintain its position at the top and compete for all available titles, both domestically and continentally.
In terms of statistics, Núñez has played 15 matches for Al-Hilal so far, scoring 6 goals, including his most recent goal against Damac. It's worth noting that his time with the team has been marked by some challenges, as he missed three previous matches due to a knee injury, which somewhat affected his consistency. However, his current return suggests he is regaining full fitness and readiness for the crucial stages of the season.
