{
  "id": 10182647,
  "title": "Scuffles erupt after Iraq’s last-gasp win over Kuwait in Gulf Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/scuffles-erupt-after-iraqs-last-gasp-win-over-kuwait-in-gulf-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:04:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/watch-scuffles-erupt-after-iraqs-last-gasp-win-over-kuwait-in-gulf-cup-1.500689487"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a tense Gulf Cup match where Iraq triumphed 3-2 against Kuwait with a late goal, players from both sides engaged in heated scuffles and confrontations upon concluding the game. Video footage captured by Al Kass Sports showed players pushing and exchanging words as teammates and officials attempted to separate them and restore order. The conflict erupted while the players were vacating the pitch and intensified following an initial altercation between members of each team. Iraq striker Aymen Hussein tried to de-escalate tensions between Kuwait captain Youssef Nasser and Iraq's Zidane Iqbal before further pushing from players led to a broader altercation. The situation eventually diffused once players and officials intervened, enabling both teams to leave the field. This dramatic encounter was part of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, held at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, marking one of the most intense matches of the tournament. Iraq scored the decisive goal deep into stoppage time, securing a 3-2 win over Kuwait. The match began goalless before Zidane Iqbal put Iraq ahead in the 52nd minute, followed by Youssef Nasser equalizing for Kuwait via a penalty in the 75th minute. Saif Rashid restored Iraq's lead in the 83rd minute, but Youssef Nasser scored again in the 90th minute to bring the score to 2-2. Kuwait was subsequently reduced to 10 men after Abdulwahab Al Awadhi's red card in stoppage time, allowing Karrar Nabeel to seal the victory for Iraq with a late goal in the 99th minute. This win propelled Iraq to four points from two Group A matches, bolstering their standing in the competition for a semi-final place. Kuwait remained pointless after two Group A encounters.",
  "summary": "Iraq: Players from Iraq and Kuwait became involved in heated confrontations and scuffles after the final whistle on Saturday, adding a tense ending to a Gulf Cup match that Iraq won 3-2 with a goal deep into stoppage time. Video broadcast by Al Kass Sports showed players from both sides pushing and confronting one another while teammates and officials tried to separate them and calm the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Iraq defeats Kuwait 3-2 in dramatic Gulf Cup match",
    "Scuffles erupt after game concludes at Jeddah stadium",
    "Kuwait reduced to 10 men after Abdulwahab Al Awadhi red card"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}