Damac FC's first team continued their streak of draws in the Saudi Professional League this season, returning with a single point from their away match against Al-Fayha after a 1-1 draw in the sixteenth round of the competition. This result wasn't just another draw for the team; it solidified their position as the league's most frequent drawr so far, bringing their total to eight – a figure that reflects the inconsistent performances of the "Knights of the South.".
The phenomenon of draws: balance or wasted points?
Draws have become the defining characteristic of Damac's season, occurring in nearly half of their matches. From a technical standpoint, this reflects tactical discipline and balance on the pitch, making Damac a tough team to beat, not easily defeated, even against top contenders for the title. However, this also points to a real dilemma that prevents the team from climbing the table or competing for continental qualification spots, as the constant loss of points through draws hinders any significant progress in the standings.
The context of the competition in the Roshan League and the impact of the results
This record of draws comes at a time when the Saudi Professional League is witnessing tremendous development and unprecedented fierce competition, thanks to the attraction of elite international stars, which has raised the quality of matches and made predicting results more difficult. In this context, Damac deserves credit for its resilience and ability to keep pace with opponents, having managed to secure draws against strong teams like Al-Ittihad and Al-Shabab. However, analysts believe the team lacks the final touch and decisive attacking solutions that would allow it to "kill out" matches and turn a relative advantage or a draw into a victory with all three points.
List of Damac's draws this season
Looking at the team's match record, the most prominent result was 1-1, as Damac drew with this score against both:
- The bundle
- Youth
- Al-Fath
- Riyadh
- Al-Qadisiyah
- Union
- Al-Fayha (Round 16)
In addition to a goalless draw (0/0) against Al-Najma, the total becomes 8 draws.
Future challenges and public aspirations
While these results confirm the team's defensive solidity and its ability to close down spaces for opponents, they also put the coaching staff and players under pressure to find effective attacking solutions. Damac supporters hope the team can break this streak in the upcoming rounds, especially with the competition intensifying in the middle of the table. A single win in this area is equivalent to three draws in terms of points, something the team desperately needs to secure a comfortable position away from the complex relegation battle in the final stages of the league.
