Gulf Cup
Iraq topped Group A with a sizzling 5-0 win over Yemen while Oman produced a gritty performance to defeat Saudi Arabia 2-1.
Iraq 5-0 Yemen
Yemen tried valiantly to end their campaign on a high note but after keeping Iraq at bay for most of the first half, caved in just before the break.
Yemen tried valiantly to end their campaign on a high note but after keeping Iraq at bay for most of the first half, caved in just before the break.
A Mustafa Nadhim header gave the home side the lead in the 40th minute and Iraq were unstoppable in the second half.
Amjad Atwan doubled their advantage in the 64th minute and Ayman Hussein scored from the penalty spot 10 minutes later after Atwan was fouled inside the area.
Hussein netted his second just a minute later with Hussein Ali completing the emphatic win in the 88th minute.
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Oman
While Oman only needed a draw to advance, Saudi Arabia had to win to book a place in the semi-finals - setting the stage for an exciting showdown at the Al Minaa Olympic Stadium.
While Oman only needed a draw to advance, Saudi Arabia had to win to book a place in the semi-finals - setting the stage for an exciting showdown at the Al Minaa Olympic Stadium.
Oman, on four points, had to work hard to contain a fast start by Saudi Arabia and after weathering the early storm, stunned their opponents in the 34th minute.
Jamil Al Yahmadi floated in a cross with Al Mundher Al Alawi volleying home the ball.
Saudi Arabia fought back and were level six minutes later with Turki Al Ammar slotting home after Oman keeper Ibrahim Al Mukheini failed to hold Sumeihan Al Nabet's attempt.
Oman were the better side in the second half and after several missed chances, captain Harib Al Saadi scored from distance in the 84th minute to seal the points and a place in the last four.
The semi-final cast will be finalised on Friday with the conclusion of Group B with defending champions Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait in the running to advance.
Results
Group A
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Oman
Iraq 5-0 Yemen
Group A
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Oman
Iraq 5-0 Yemen
Friday
Group B
Bahrain v Kuwait (18:00 - UTC+3)
UAE v Qatar (18:00 - UTC+3)
Group B
Bahrain v Kuwait (18:00 - UTC+3)
UAE v Qatar (18:00 - UTC+3)
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