Al-Nassr FC's management successfully completed the registration of their new professional player, David Eviato, in both the domestic and continental squads, in a race against time before their highly anticipated match against Al-Ittihad. This swift administrative move aims to ensure the team has all its key players ready for the clash between the two giants in the 21st round of the Saudi Professional League, scheduled to be held at Al-Nassr's home ground, "Al-Awwal Park.".

Informed sources within the Riyadh-based club confirmed that officials completed all the necessary procedures to register David Eviato in the past few hours, making him officially eligible to participate in upcoming matches, most notably the crucial game against Al-Ittihad. Al-Nassr's management finalized the signing of Eviato during the last winter transfer window, following successful negotiations and an agreement on all financial and contractual terms, as part of the club's efforts to strengthen its squad and compete for all titles.

The Al-Nassr vs. Al-Ittihad match holds immense importance, transcending its status as a mere three-pointer; it represents the "classic" of Saudi football, attracting a massive following both locally and across the Arab world. Al-Nassr, bolstered by new signings, aims to assert its dominance and extend its winning streak. A victory in such a high-stakes match sends a powerful message to rivals and underscores the team's technical and physical readiness for the crucial stages of the league.

Al-Nassr enters the match with high morale after their recent 1-0 victory over Al-Kholoud, a match that showcased the team's outstanding performance. The winning goal came courtesy of Senegalese star Sadio Mane, who expertly converted a brilliant pass from his Portuguese teammate Joao Felix, demonstrating the excellent cohesion within Al-Nassr's attacking lineup. This is something the club's fans are counting on, along with the anticipated contribution of new signing David Eviato.

The registration of the new player at this sensitive time reflects the administrative professionalism and the strong desire of Al-Nasr’s management to provide all technical options for the coach, to ensure the continuation of the fierce competition for the Roshan League title, especially since the upcoming matches do not allow for a draw in light of the fierce struggle at the top of the standings.

Des Buckingham, the technical director of Al-Kholoud's first football team, expressed his relative satisfaction with the technical level shown by his players, mixed with regret over losing two valuable points, after his team's match against Damac ended in a draw, in the match that brought them together on Tuesday evening as part of the competitions of the twentieth round of the Saudi Professional League.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Buckingham highlighted the key factor that prevented his team from securing all three points, directly praising the heroic performance of Damac's goalkeeper. The coach emphasized that the goalkeeper was an impenetrable barrier against Al-Kholoud's repeated attacking attempts, denying them a victory that seemed within their grasp and thus costing them the chance to improve their position in the league standings.

In his analysis of the match, the Al-Khulood coach added that his team delivered an outstanding second half, both tactically and physically. The players successfully created numerous scoring opportunities and reached the opponent's goal on several occasions. He explained that the lack of a final touch and the opposing goalkeeper's brilliance were the main reasons for the match ending in a draw. At the same time, he praised the fighting spirit displayed by his players and their clear desire to win until the final whistle.

This match takes on particular importance given the two teams' positions in the Roshan League standings. The competition is fierce, not only at the top but also in the middle and relegation zones. Matches between teams closely matched in points are considered "six-point" encounters, where a win directly impacts their chances of staying up and improving their position, which explains the coach's disappointment at missing out on victory.

This statement reflects the immense pressure faced by coaches in the Saudi League, which has become a global focus due to its rapid development and its attraction of top players and coaches, making every point crucial in the final standings. The ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities is a decisive factor in determining the fate of teams as the final third of the season approaches.

It is worth noting that the draw raised Al-Kholoud's points to (16), thus occupying the fourteenth position in the standings, maintaining the four-point difference that separates it from its competitor in this match, Damac, which comes in the fifteenth position, which keeps the struggle open and heated between the two teams to move away from the danger zones in the coming rounds.