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UAE beat Oman to reach Gulf Cup 27 final against Saudi Arabia
The UAE beat Oman 1-0 in Jeddah on Saturday to reach the Gulf Cup 27 final. The team will face Saudi Arabia in the final for the first time in the tournament’s history.
The UAE defeated Oman 1-0 in the Gulf Cup 27 semifinal at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Osman Kamara scored the goal that secured the final berth.
In the 22nd minute, Kamara rose to meet Mamadou Koulibaly’s cross and headed the ball into the goal guarded by Oman goalkeeper Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini.
Saudi Arabia await in the final
The UAE will face Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at Al-Inma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City. It will be the first final meeting between the two teams in Gulf Cup history.
Although Oman increased the pressure in the second half in search of an equalizer, the UAE defense maintained its shape and left its opponents no space. The UAE won a penalty in the 56th minute, but Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini saved Nicolas Gimenez’s effort.
Despite failing to convert the penalty, the UAE preserved its lead and secured a 1-0 victory to book its place in the final.
Saudi Arabia eliminate Qatar on penalties
Saudi Arabia will face the UAE in the final. Saudi Arabia defeated Qatar 3-2 on penalties in a semifinal that ended 0-0 after regular time.
The UAE finished Group B at the top with seven points, beating Yemen 4-0 and Bahrain 3-0 and drawing 1-1 with Qatar in the group stage.
Oman finished second in Group A with four points and advanced ahead of Iraq through a drawing of lots rather than on goal difference. It was the first time this had happened in the tournament’s history.
Saudi Arabia hosts the tournament
The 27th edition of the Gulf Cup is being held in Saudi Arabia from September 23 to October 6, 2026. Featuring eight national teams, the tournament is the fifth Gulf Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia and the first hosted by Jeddah.
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