06.01.2025 21:30
Fatih Terim led Al-Shabab to a 2-1 victory against Al-Fayha in his first match as their head coach, advancing his team to the semifinals of the King’s Cup. Terim's joy after the second goal, during which he exclaimed "Allahu akbar," overshadowed even the match itself as he made his entrance into Saudi Arabia with a win.
Fatih Terim's team, Al-Shabab, which competes in the Saudi Arabian Pro League, managed to secure a place in the semi-finals by defeating Al-Fayha 2-1 in the King Cup quarter-finals. The joy Terim experienced after the second goal marked his first official match with the new team and resulted in his first victory.
STARTED WITH A VICTORY, IN THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE CUP
Terim's students, who defeated their opponent 2-1 in the quarter-final match, succeeded in advancing to the next round. Additionally, Terim started his career in Saudi Arabia with a victory. The goals that brought victory to Al-Shabab were scored by Daniel Podence in the 2nd minute and Aberazak Hamdallah in the 26th minute. Al-Fayha's only goal came from Mokher Al-Rashidi in the 89th minute.
CELEBRATED THE GOAL BY SAYING "ALLAHU AKBAR"
The experienced coach experienced great joy when his team increased the lead to 2 with Aberazak Hamdallah's goal in the 26th minute. Fatih Terim's celebration with the words "Allahu akbar" after the second goal overshadowed the match itself.
GALATASARAY FANS WERE IN THE STANDS
On the other hand, the detail of Galatasaray in Fatih Terim's first match in charge of Al Shabab also drew attention. The presence of fans wearing Galatasaray jerseys in the stands during Terim's victorious match was noteworthy.