Saudi Arabia clinch 27th Arabian Gulf Cup
Saudi Arabia are Gulf Cup champions again. They lifted the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah on Tuesday, ending a wait of more than two decades for another regional title. A long 22-year-wait is over for them. The final against the UAE was played at King Abdullah Sports City, with Saudi Arabia winning 2-0 in front of their home supporters. Both goals came in the first half. Hammam Al Hammami opened…
Saudi Arabia crowned champions for 27th time in Arabian Gulf Cup history, ending a 22-year title drought. The championship final was held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Tuesday. The Saudi side defeated the UAE 2-0, taking an early lead through Hammam Al Hammami in the 11th minute and doubling their advantage in the 14th minute via Firas Al Buraikan.
The victory marked Saudi Arabia's fourth Gulf Cup title. Meanwhile, the UAE secured a semi-final place after defeating Oman 1-0 in the semi-final stage. Zlatko Dalic's side reached their first final since 2018 before facing Saudi Arabia in the final.
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