Saudi Pro League suffers new embarrassment as simply 355 folks flip up for match
It appears the Saudi Pro League is not on the verge of turning into a worldwide spectacle simply but.
Or not less than not if followers in Saudi Arabia proceed to shun the native matches themselves, that’s. And it seems sure fixtures are nonetheless struggling to draw virtually any spectators after simply 355 turned up for a latest conflict between Al-Hazem and Al-Fayha.
The two groups confronted off at Al-Hazm Club Stadium in Ar Rass on Saturday for a battle between groups at the moment mired in a combat towards relegation. And it was travelling Al-Fayha who got here out as 3-1 winners to place a wedge between them and the drop zone.
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It’s no marvel the visiting group had little hassle coming away with all three factors given how few residence followers confirmed as much as help their group. And it appeared as if any roars from the gang have been simply as loud once they scored in comparison with the hosts.
Al-Hazem briefly believed they have been en path to a primary win of 2024 after Mohammed Al-Thani put them forward within the ninth minute. However, the lead lasted solely 4 minutes earlier than ex-Everton ahead Henry Onyekuru bagged the primary of two targets on the day.
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The Nigerian netted both aspect of an Anthony Nwakaeme end to finish Al-Fayha’s run of 5 video games with no win in all competitions. The Mills of Sudair picked up their first league victory since November 25 because of this and now sit three factors away from the relegation locations.
Al-Hazem, in the meantime, stay stranded on the backside of the Saudi Pro League and are six factors from security. And it is occasions like these when the best help can imply the distinction between survival and catastrophe.
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With a most capability of solely 8,000, Al-Hazm Club Stadium is hardly probably the most demanding venue to fill out in Saudi Arabia. That being stated, Al-Hazem can be unwise to suppose a sudden inflow of followers will instantly save them from their plight.
