Saudi Roshan League: Al-Akhdoud Seeks ⁤Redemption Against Damac

The First Groove football team,​ Al-Akhdoud, is set to host ‍Damac in the third round of the Saudi Roshan League on Friday in Khamis Mushai.‌ Following a two-week break, Al-Akhdoud aims to correct ‌its record and secure its‍ first win of the season.

Damac, with no‌ points from two defeats, faces a similar situation as its visitors. Both teams have​ suffered losses at the hands of defending champions Al-Hilal. Damac was defeated by Al-Khaliz, while Al-Akhdoud lost ⁣to Al-Ittifaq.

In ⁣their ⁣previous league encounters last​ season, Damac, led by Romanian coach Cosmin Contra, secured⁢ victories against ‍Al-Akhdoud⁤ with scores​ of 2-0 and 2-1. However, Al-Akhdoud has⁢ undergone a coaching staff change ​and is now under the guidance of Croatian coach Stepan Thomas.

Both teams have ‌reinstated several foreign​ international players who have represented their ⁢countries. The decision to participate in⁣ the upcoming match rests with the technical staff of both teams. ‍Notably,​ Damac’s ​foreign players participated in ⁢the second-round match against Al-Nasr, while Al-Akhdoud​ has signed new ⁤foreign⁣ players, including Brazilian midfielder Petros ‍Araujo, who is set to make his debut.