Al-Khaleej delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Damac in Round 14 of the Saudi pro League, a result that signals a potential turning point for the club following recent challenging matches.
Coach Georgios Donis highlighted the team’s resilience despite playing without key midfielder Murad Housawi,who sustained an injury while representing Saudi Arabia in the Arab Cup.
The win underscores Al-Khaleej’s ambition to climb the ranks in the increasingly competitive Saudi pro League, which has attracted important international attention and investment in recent seasons.
“You can’t compare Murad to any other player” – those were the striking words of Al-Khaleej coach Georgios Donis, revealing the key to his team’s success, as they celebrated a historic 4-0 victory over Damac in a dominant display that erased memories of recent setbacks.
Al-Khaleej secured a resounding win in Round 14 of the Saudi Pro League, snapping a frustrating run of form against Al-Hilal and Al-Fateh ahead of the international break. Remarkably, this impressive result came despite the absence of a player the coach described as “uncomparable.”
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In the post-match press conference, Donis praised his team’s performance despite the challenges: “We were good against Damac and we scored, we had details we needed to correct,” emphasizing the need to continue developing their play in preparation for upcoming matches. The victory provides a significant boost as Al-Khaleej looks to solidify its position in the competitive Saudi Pro League.
Regarding the absence of Murad Housawi, who has been sidelined due to an injury sustained while with the Saudi national team in the Arab Cup, the Georgian coach affirmed that the player possesses “very good qualities and will have a future in Saudi football.” He added with concern: “We can’t guarantee finding a replacement with the same efficiency.”
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Donis revealed that Housawi missed the final three training sessions before the match against Damac, while details regarding the player’s future remain “the responsibility of the administration,” according to his statements. Nevertheless, the team delivered a brilliant performance, proving their ability to compete even without their star player.
