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Qatar v Saudi Arabia: Dramatic Gulf Cup semifinal in 10 pictures
Highly anticipated match saw the Green Falcons beat the Maroons 1-0, setting up a showdown between Saudi and Bahrain.
Published On 5 Dec 2019
Al-Wakrah, Qatar– Saudi Arabia have defeated hosts Qatar 1-0 to set up a showdown against Bahrain in the final of the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup.
Forward Abdullah Alhamddan scored the match’s only goal when he powered home a header in the 28th minute.
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Despite creating a host of chances, Qatar’s Maroons were unable to find the back of the net and keep their title hopes alive.
Earlier on Thursday, Bahrain also booked their place in Sunday’s final after a nail-biting win on penalties against three-time winners Iraq.
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