02.04.2025 13:50
In the semi-final match of the Saudi Arabia King Cup, Al-Shabab, coached by Fatih Terim, was eliminated from the tournament after losing 3-2 to Al-Ittihad. Al-Shabab was leading 2-1 at the 90th minute but conceded 2 goals in extra time, resulting in their exit from the cup. In the press conference held after the match, Terim criticized the referee's decisions and used the term "shameful."
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Al-Shabab, coached by Fatih Terim, was eliminated in the semi-finals after losing 3-2 to Al-Ittihad. Terim’s team, which was leading 2-1 in the 90th minute, bid farewell to the cup by conceding 2 goals in the extra minutes.
In the press conference held after the match, Fatih Terim was furious. The first goal of the match was scored by Fabinho from Al Ittihad via a penalty in the 14th minute. The first half ended with the home team leading 1-0, while Al Shabab took the lead 2-1 with goals from Cristian Guanca in the 64th and 67th minutes.
COLLAPSED IN 7 MINUTES
In the 90+2 and 90+9 minutes, Danilo Pereira from Al Ittihad stepped up and brought the score to 3-2. Al Ittihad, winning the match 3-2, secured their place in the final. Fatih Terim's team, Al Shabab, was eliminated from the tournament.
TERIM'S FURY
The match was marked by referee decisions. The corner won by Al Ittihad from a ball that came off Benzema and the penalty decisions drew significant backlash. One of the names reacting was undoubtedly Al Shabab's head coach, Fatih Terim. Terim stated the following in the post-match press conference:
"SHAMEFUL"
'The first penalty was a wrong decision. The referee's background is not very bright. He is not a good referee. The Saudi Arabian League has made significant investments in football. However, it is shameful for a referee of this level to officiate a semi-final match!'
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