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Record crowd of 51,000 as Saudi Arabia and Qatar set Gulf Cup attendance milestone

Over 51,000 fans attended the Saudi Arabia vs Qatar semifinal at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah, setting a new tournament attendance record.

Record crowd of 51,000 as Saudi Arabia and Qatar set Gulf Cup attendance milestone

A record-breaking 51,342 fans gathered at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah for the Saudi Arabia vs Qatar semifinal of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, shattering the tournament's previous attendance record of 41,594 set by the Saudi Arabia vs Iraq match. The electrifying atmosphere at the stadium witnessed Saudi Arabia securing their place in the final, with goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais playing a crucial role in the victory following a draw in regular time.

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