Maccabi Tel Aviv's Sayed Abu Freih Scores Early in European League Qualifier
Sayed Abu Freih, striker for Maccabi Tel Aviv, has started the 2026/2027 season with an impressive performance. In the first match of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League against Sheriff, Abu Freih scored a header in the fifth minute, giving his team an early lead. This goal marks his third in just 88 minutes of play this season, following a two-goal performance in the Super Cup match where he scored twice within 83 minutes.
Last season, Abu Freih scored 10 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions, including a goal in the Europa League during a 3-1 loss to Dinamo Zagreb. Fans on social media praised his outstanding form, with many expressing strong admiration and support for the striker's contributions to Maccabi Tel Aviv's campaign.
The early goal and Abu Freih's scoring streak highlight his rising impact as Maccabi Tel Aviv aims to advance further in European competition this season.
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