# Al-Taawoun Saudi Pro League performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/al-taawoun-saudi-pro-league-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-12T19:57:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Al-Taawoun has experienced a difficult start to the Saudi Pro League season, suffering multiple losses in their opening matches.

In the second round, the club recorded its first defeat, losing 3-2 to Al Kholood. Despite a late comeback attempt fueled by goals from Abderrazak Hamdallah following an assist from Marin Petkov, the team could not overcome Al Kholood’s halftime lead.

By the seventh round, the team’s struggles continued with a 6-0 loss to Al-Hilal. Head coach Zarko Lazetic apologized to supporters, taking responsibility for tactical errors and describing Al-Hilal as “a million times better” than his side. Following this defeat, Al-Taawoun remained low in the standings with only three points from three draws and four losses.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Al-Taawoun coach apologizes after 6-0 loss to Al-Hilal

Al-Taawoun coach Zarko Lazetic apologized to fans after a 6-0 loss to Al-Hilal, admitting his team was vastly outperformed in the Saudi Pro League match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-taawoun-coach-apologizes-after-6-0-loss-to-al-hilal

### 2026-08-22: Al Taawoun loses 3-2 to Al Kholood despite Marin Petkov assist

Al Taawoun lost 3-2 to Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League. Despite a late goal assisted by Marin Petkov, the team could not overcome Al Kholood's early three-goal lead.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-taawoun-loses-3-2-to-al-kholood-despite-marin-petkov-assist

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