{
  "id": 12558877,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia end 22-year wait for another Gulf Cup title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/saudi-arabia-end-22-year-wait-for-another-gulf-cup-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T05:27:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1549640/saudi-arabia-end-22-year-wait-another-gulf-cup-title"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia has finally won the 27th Gulf Cup after a 22-year wait, defeating the United Arab Emirates 2-0 in a match at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Winger Hammam Al Hammami scored the opening goal in the 11th minute with a deflected shot, followed by a second goal from Feras Al Brikan just two minutes later. Although the UAE managed to equalise in the 38th minute with a penalty, Saudi goalkeeper Mohamed Al Owais kept his team ahead until the final whistle. This victory came after Saudi Arabia's disappointing exit from this year's World Cup, and marked their fourth Gulf Cup title, their first since 2004. Head coach Georgios Donis expressed pride in his team's performance, noting that they had turned past difficulties into the championship and used the win as motivation for future competitions, including the 2027 Asian Cup.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH: Early strikes secured hosts Saudi Arabia the 27th Gulf Cup with a 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, ending a 22-year wait to lift the trophy again.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Donis hails Saudi players after Gulf Cup triumph, says team was best at Khaleeji 27",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/donis-hails-saudi-players-after-gulf-cup-triumph-says-team-was-best",
        "published": "2026-10-07T00:11:08.000Z"
      }
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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."
}