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Amman — In a scene that raised many questions, the temporary administration of Al-Faisaly Club was seen celebrating hysterically after securing a last-minute draw against Hussein Irbid.

The celebration seemed out of place and disproportionate to what should be the ambitions of a club that holds the record for the most local championships in Jordanian football history.

What’s even more puzzling is that the draw marked a new record for the number of ties the team has accumulated this season — a worrying trend rather than a reason to celebrate. Throughout most of the match, Al-Faisaly failed to perform at the level its name and legacy demand, and was on the brink of another loss before the late equalizer.

The club’s wide fan base, used to seeing their team compete for titles, was shocked to see the administration act as if a championship had been won — despite the team’s concerning position, which pleases neither friend nor rival.

Has it come to this — that a club the size of Al-Faisaly now considers a draw against Hussein Irbid a major achievement? Is this the new ceiling for ambition, when fans once demanded nothing less than first place?

In light of this reality, a serious reassessment is urgently needed. Celebrating a draw seems disconnected from the crisis the club is facing, and if the situation is not addressed quickly, this record number of draws may only be the beginning of a deeper reevaluation of the team’s future.