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Al-Shabab Grapples with Scoring Crisis After Disappointing Draw, Coach Ben Zekri Frustrated

Noureddine Ben Zekri Expresses Anger Following 1-1 Stalemate

Al-Shabab Grapples with Scoring Crisis After Disappointing Draw, Coach Ben Zekri Frustrated
Yousef Al-Khuli
2026-05-04
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Riyadh - Ekhbary News Agency

Al-Shabab's disappointing 1-1 draw against Al-Fateh on Tuesday, in the 30th round of the Saudi Professional League, has ignited significant frustration, particularly from Algerian coach Noureddine Ben Zekri. This stalemate was not merely a lost point; it starkly highlighted a deepening scoring crisis that has plagued "Al-Luyouth" in recent times.

Coach Ben Zekri, known for his passion and high expectations, openly expressed his anger over what he described as an inconsistent performance and the team's inability to convert promising opportunities into goals. He emphasized that the team created numerous chances, but the final touch was consistently lacking, negatively impacting both the match result and the team's aspirations to improve its standing in the league table.

This outcome is considered a serious indicator of a genuine "scoring crisis" confronting Al-Shabab, a crisis that could undermine the team's hopes of concluding the season honorably. Ben Zekri now faces a formidable challenge to find swift solutions to this issue before it's too late, especially as the season nears its end and competition intensifies.

Keywords: # Al-Shabab # Saudi Pro League # scoring crisis # Noureddine Ben Zekri # Al-Fateh # football # Saudi football