Damac vs Al Fayha
The Pro League spotlight turned to the match between Damac and Al Fayha on May 15, 2026, as both teams looked to climb the table. Fans gathered expecting a tight contest between two sides capable of producing high-quality football under pressure.
Early Dominance and Clinical Finishing
The match ignited early on as Damac looked to impose their rhythm. In the 16th minute, the deadlock was broken through a piece of clinical play. Valentin Vada provided a precise pass to find Morlaye Sylla, who made no mistake in finding the back of the net to give the home side an early advantage. Al Fayha struggled to find an immediate response, with Mohammed Al Baqawi receiving a yellow card in the 31st minute as the visitors tried to halt the momentum of a rampant Damac side.
Bedrane Takes Control in the Second Half
Seeking a way back into the game, Al Fayha made a triple substitution at the start of the second half, introducing Khalid Al Rammah, Mikel Villanueva, and Stelios Vrontis. However, the tactical shifts did not immediately pay dividends. In the 53rd minute, Abdelkader Bedrane struck his first of the night, once again assisted by the influential Valentin Vada. Despite the growing tension and a yellow card for Vada in the 70th minute, Damac remained the more composed side on the pitch.
Sealing the Result
The game was effectively put to bed in the 77th minute when Abdelkader Bedrane found the target for the second time. This time, the assist came from Abdulrahman Al Obaid, highlighting the depth of Damac's attacking options. As the clock wound down, both managers utilized their benches to manage energy levels. Abdelkader Bedrane left the pitch to a standing ovation in stoppage time, replaced by Hassan Ali Rabea, just moments before the referee blew the final whistle to confirm a decisive performance in the Pro League.
