Al-Khaleej Play Out 2-2 Draw Against Dutch Side Dordrecht in Netherlands Camp

Al-Khaleej secured a 2-2 draw against Dutch side FC Dordrecht on Saturday as part of their ongoing pre-season training camp in the Netherlands. The match, which served as the team's fourth exhibition game of the summer, provided manager Giorgos Donis with a further opportunity to assess his squad’s fitness and tactical cohesion ahead of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season. The Saihat-based club took the lead through Norwegian striker Joshua King, who demonstrated his clinical finishing early in the match following his high-profile arrival this summer. Dordrecht responded well, testing the Al-Khaleej defense before Mansour Hamzi doubled the lead for the Saudi side with a well-placed strike. However, the Dutch outfit mounted a second-half comeback, scoring twice to level the proceedings. Despite late pressure from Al-Khaleej to find a winner, the match ended in a stalemate. This result follows a mixed run of form for Al-Khaleej in their European camp, which included a 2-1 victory over UAE’s Baniyas, a 2-0 loss to Igaliet, and a 3-2 win against De Treffers. The team is scheduled to remain in the Netherlands until July 28, with one final friendly match planned before returning to Saudi Arabia. The technical staff expressed satisfaction with the physical levels shown by the players despite the warm conditions reaching 34 degrees Celsius during the match. The integration of new signings like Joshua King remains a priority for the coaching staff as they aim to improve upon last season's mid-table finish.

Source: Arriyadiyah