Qatar coach Lopetegui praises ‘very strong’ Saudi fans after penalty thriller
Saudi Arabia's head coach Georgios Donis lauded his team's determination after securing a place in the Arabian Gulf Cup 27 final with a penalty shootout win over Qatar, emphasizing the impact of the home crowd. Despite their inability to score during regular time, Donis praised the players' performance, while Qatar's coach Julen Lopetegui expressed disappointment, acknowledging the strength of the Saudi side and its supporters. The final will see Saudi Arabia compete against the UAE on Tuesday.
