{
  "id": 10053192,
  "title": "Iraq defeats Kuwait 3-2 in dramatic Gulf Cup clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iraq-defeats-kuwait-3-2-in-dramatic-gulf-cup-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T19:44:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/g5ybn4qyk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dramatic clash at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah, Iraq emerged victorious over Kuwait with a 3-2 scoreline, securing a crucial group stage win. The first half remained goalless as both teams fought evenly, with neither able to capitalize on their opportunities. Zidane Iqbal gave Iraq the lead in the 52nd minute, but Youssef Nasser leveled the score for Kuwait via a penalty in the 75th minute. Saif Rasheed restored Iraq's advantage in the 83rd minute, and despite Nasser's equalizing strike in the 90th minute, Karrar Nabil secured the win for Iraq in stoppage time with a decisive goal in the 90+9th minute. The win propelled Iraq to four points, while Kuwait remained level at one point heading into the final round of group stage matches.",
  "summary": "Iraq edged Kuwait 3-2 in a thrilling match at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah, securing a crucial win in the group stage.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iraq defeats Kuwait 3-2 in 27th Arabian Gulf Cup",
    "Zidane Iqbal scores first goal for Iraq in 52nd minute",
    "Karrar Nabil secures victory with last-minute goal"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}