UAE set to face Saudi Arabia in Arabian Gulf Cup 27 final
Dubai: The UAE will face Saudi Arabia in the final of the Arabian Gulf Cup 27 after both sides came through tense semifinals in Jeddah on Saturday. The UAE booked their place with a 1-0 victory over Oman at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City. Ousmane Camara scored the only goal in the 22nd minute, heading home from close range as the UAE held on to reach their first Gulf Cup final since 2018.…
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will meet Saudi Arabia in the final of the Arabian Gulf Cup 27 after both teams advanced from tense semifinals in Jeddah on Saturday. The UAE secured their spot with a 1-0 win over Oman at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City, with Ousmane Camara scoring the lone goal in the 22nd minute. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia triumphed in a thrilling semi-final against Qatar, ultimately winning 3-2 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes.
Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais' crucial saves proved instrumental in the shootout, while Mukhtar Ali's decisive penalty sealed the deal for the hosts. The final is set to take place on Tuesday, October 6 at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, with kick-off scheduled for 10pm UAE time or 9pm local Saudi time. Both teams are eager to end their prolonged wait for the coveted Gulf Cup trophy, with the UAE last victorious in 2013 and Saudi Arabia in 2004.
Fans in the UAE can catch all the action on Abu Dhabi Sports, via its official YouTube channel or X account.
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