Green Lightning: Al-Dawsari's Vision Seals Saudi Victory Over Oman in Arab Cup 2025
3 December 2025
Dawsari’s double assist and the third-eye claim
Saudi pundit Khalid Al-Shinef, a former star at Al-Ahli Jeddah, praised Salem Al-Dawsari for a standout display as Saudi Arabia beat Oman 2-1 in the Arab Cup 2025 group stage in Qatar.
Dawsari went on to create both Saudi goals in yesterday's match, marking the first time he produced two decisive assists in a single appearance wearing the Green jersey.
Shinef praises his vision and poise
Al-Shinef said that at times it seems Al-Dawsari has a third eye or a sixth sense, allowing him to see things others do not; this was evident in the first Saudi goal.
He noted that he watched the sequence multiple times to understand exactly when Dawsari spotted Feras Al-Breikan, producing a clever pass that led to the goal and underscoring Dawsari’s value.
Keeper’s display and press conference lessons
On goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Al-Shinef described him as a lion in the press conference and a beast on the pitch, highlighting his impressive attributes.
He added that if people talk about him, they should say it again: teams need players with ready and confident responses in press conferences, and Al-Dawsari delivered a lesson in that.
He continued that his reply to the Omani journalist was more than a mere answer; it was a stance, delivered with high professionalism, calm wording, and a player’s confidence.
He concluded that in the press conference he was a professor, and on the field he was a monster in every sense.
Al-Aqidi had launched a strong pre-match attack on an Omani journalist after downplaying Saudi football's development, stating that Saudi Arabia has billions and spends them as it wishes, and that Saudi leads Oman in direct meetings is clear.
Punchline 1: If Dawsari had a sniper scope, every touch would be a target—goalkeepers, beware.
Punchline 2: And when the press row gets tense, his responses turn into calm headshots—no misfires, just nets.
