{
  "id": 10059824,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia defeat Oman 3-0 to reach Gulf Cup semi-finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/saudi-arabia-defeat-oman-3-0-to-reach-gulf-cup-semi-finals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T20:12:23.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/ceq84o0ke"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a decisive match, Saudi Arabia overwhelmed Oman 3-0 on Saturday, advancing to the semi-finals of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. The Saudi national team secured a convincing victory over Oman in the second round of the group stage. Firas Al-Buraikan put Saudi Arabia ahead in the 11th minute, followed by Hassan Kadesh adding a second goal in the 18th minute. Al-Buraikan scored a third goal in the 34th minute, solidifying Saudi Arabia's lead at halftime. With this result, Saudi Arabia earned three crucial points, bolstering their lead at the top of Group A and securing their place in the semi-finals. The team now boasts six points from two matches, after an initial 1-0 win over Kuwait. Oman remains in third place with one point after drawing 1-1 with Iraq in their opening match. Saudi Arabia's starting lineup against Oman comprised Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat, Hassan Tambakti, Hassan Kadesh, and Muteb Al-Harbi in defense; Alaa Al-Haji, Mohammed Kanno, Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, Sultan Mandash, and Hammam Al-Hamami in midfield; and Harib Al-Saadi, Ghanem Al-Habshi, Musab Al-Shaqsi, and Khalid Al-Ghatrifi in defense. Midfielders included Ahmed Al-Kaabi, Abdullah Fawaz, Sultan Al-Marzouq, and Jameel Al-Yahmadi.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia cruised past Oman 3-0 on Saturday to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "At UN, Saudi FM warns world failing to protect Gulf shipping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/at-un-saudi-fm-warns-world-failing-to-protect-gulf-shipping",
        "published": "2026-09-26T18:07:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "At UN, Saudi FM warns world failing to protect Gulf shipping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/at-un-saudi-fm-warns-world-failing-to-protect-gulf-shipping-10050021",
        "published": "2026-09-26T18:52:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Al-Owais hails Saudi Arabia's 3-0 win over Oman, eyes Gulf Cup title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/al-owais-hails-saudi-arabias-3-0-win-over-oman-eyes-gulf-cup-title",
        "published": "2026-09-26T20:34:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}