Uruguayan Darwin Nunez, a player for Al-Hilal's first football team, expressed his great happiness with the valuable victory his team achieved against Damac, with a score of two goals to nil, in the match that brought the two teams together as part of the competitions of the thirteenth round of the Roshan Professional League, which was held on the grounds of Damac Club in Al-Mahala.
Nunez's statements about the match and the new position
Darwin Nunez said in media statements via the official broadcaster of the league after the end of the match: "I am very happy with the goal I scored today, and the most important thing is to help my team achieve the three points and sit at the top of the Roshen league standings. We will continue to work hard with coach Simone Inzaghi to compete for all available championships this season.".
Regarding his role on the field, Nunez continued, explaining: "My main and usual position is not in the current position I occupied today, but rather in the position of the pure striker number 9, but my first and last endeavor is to serve Al-Hilal entity and implement the vision of the technical staff, whatever the assignments may be.".
Al-Hilal's dominance and the context of competition in the Roshan League
This victory further cements Al Hilal's position as one of the most prominent clubs in Asia and a perennial contender for both domestic and continental titles. The Roshan Professional League has witnessed tremendous development and a qualitative leap in recent years, attracting star players and fostering fierce competition, making every match feel like an early final, especially away games.
Matches held in the city of Abha and its suburbs (where Al-Mahala Stadium is located) are particularly difficult due to the altitude above sea level, which requires double the physical effort from the players. Al-Hilal's stars successfully dealt with this with tactical intelligence and field experience, which decided the match in their favor.
Tactical flexibility in modern football
Núñez's comments about changing his position reflect an important aspect of modern football, where world-class coaches, like those of Inzaghi's school, tend to rely on versatile players capable of playing in multiple attacking positions. The transition from the center forward position (number 9) to playing as a winger or second striker requires high flexibility and the ability to adapt to different spaces, which benefits the team as a whole by breaking down opponents' defensive formations.
Al-Hilal's position in the standings
With this well-deserved victory, Al-Hilal raised its points tally to 31, securing its place at the top of the Roshan Professional League standings this season. The "Leader" aims to continue its winning streak to maintain its lead over its closest rivals amidst the fierce competition for the title this season.
