Saudi Arabia end 22-year wait for another Gulf Cup title
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Oct 6 : Hosts Saudi Arabia won the 27th Gulf Cup with a 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, ending a 22-year wait to again lift the trophy.
Winger Hammam Al Hammami opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a deflected shot from the edge of the box, sparking celebrations at King Abdullah Sports City.
Georgios Donis’ side continued their impressive start, with Feras Al Brikan making it 2-0 from close range two minutes later. They almost scored again when Saleh Abu Alshamat, who started alongside his brother Mohammed, hit the bar.
The UAE were awarded a penalty but VAR overturned the decision in the 38th minute.
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Saudi goalkeeper Mohamed Al Owais denied Sultan Adil from close range after the interval before UAE forward Fabio Lima struck the bar in the 88th minute, leaving Saudi Arabia with a clean sheet throughout the tournament.
The triumph gave the Saudis a fourth Gulf Cup title, their first since 2004.
Source: Reuters
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