Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — Underdog Al-Faiha completed their storybook title run in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup by beating fancied Al-Hilal in penalty kicks in the final on Thursday at the King Abdullah sports city in Jeddah.
#VIDEO: Al Feiha crowned with the first official championship in the club’s history after winning the King' Cup final 2021 - 2022. (@Alfaihaclub)pic.twitter.com/edJQvJzko3
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) May 19, 2022
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman attended the final match in the tournament and presented the cup to Al-Faiha which won their first-ever King’s Cup trophy in their first trip to the final.
#PICTURES: On behalf of King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman crowns Al Feiha after winning the King' Cup final for the first time in its history @Alfaihaclub pic.twitter.com/3gLPLsjdkH
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) May 19, 2022
The Crown Prince attended the final on behalf of the the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
In winning their first major championship Al-Faiha took down two of the biggest clubs in the country, Al-Hilal and Ittihad.
Al-Hilal entered the match looking to win their first local title this season. Instead it was the gritty Faiha side that lifted the champion trophy.
