Jose Mourinho's knee slide mishap as Amrabat seals thriller
Jose Mourinho attempted his signature knee slide, but this time, it ended in a fall. Sofyan Amrabat secured Fenerbahce's 3-2 victory by scoring the decisive goal in the 102nd minute.
11:04 AM EST, November 4, 2024
The match was extremely exciting. With a 2-2 draw, Amrabat, a former Manchester United player, capitalized on an ideal situation after a great run into the penalty area, placing the ball in the top corner with a strong shot from 13 yards. The goal, which bounced off the crossbar before hitting the net, sparked euphoria among fans, players, and the bench.
Jose Mourinho, known for his energetic reactions, ran onto the field to celebrate. He attempted to recreate his famous knee slide, but the 61-year-old coach failed to execute it properly and fell to the ground, bringing smiles to onlookers.
Amrabat wasn't the only star that evening. Fred, another former Manchester United player, scored in the 42nd minute. Former Manchester City star Edin Dzeko also made it onto the scoresheet.
What a joy for Jose Mourinho! Controversies in the match
The match was not without controversy. The referee faced criticism for several decisions during the game. In an interview with "The Sun," Mourinho harshly criticized referee Atilla Karaoglu's performance.
The man of the match was Atilla Karaoglu. The invisible man. The referee on the field is just a child. We don't want to see him in our games again. We don't want him as VAR, nor on the field. Before coming here, I was told a lot, and I didn’t believe it. It was even worse. We faced a good team, they fought bravely, but we play against the system.
With this victory, Fenerbahce achieved their second consecutive win in the Turkish Super Lig and is currently five points behind rivals Galatasaray. Meanwhile, Manchester United recorded their worst start in Premier League history after a goalless draw with Chelsea.
