Iraq match part of Bahrain's growing process, says Sousa

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Iraq match part of Bahrain's growing process, says Sousa

Doha: Bahrain's 2019 Gulf Cup semi-final on Thursday will be part of the team's learning process said head coach Helio Sousa as his side prepare to face Iraq.

Bahrain defeated Kuwait 4-2 in their final Group B match on Monday to advance to the last four stage, where they will meet Group A winners Iraq.

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Saudi Arabia's Renard can't wait for Qatar semi-final 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Saudi Arabia's Renard can't wait for Qatar semi-final 

Doha: Head coach Herve Renard is relishing Saudi Arabia's 2019 Gulf Cup encounter against Qatar on Thursday, describing it as a meeting between "two big teams."

Both sides overcame difficult starts to advance to the semi-finals, with Saudi Arabia suffering a 3-1 defeat to Iraq and Qatar losing 2-1 to Iraq.

Qatar bounced back with wins over Yemen (6-0) and United Arab Emirates (4-2) to as Group A runners-up while Saudi Arabia topped Group B after defeating Bahrain (2-0) and defending champions Oman (3-1).

Australia get Argentina, Qatar in Brazil's group

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Australia get Argentina, Qatar in Brazil's group

Cartagena: Australia will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in next year's Copa America after being drawn alongside the tournament co-hosts on Tuesday.

The Socceroos, one of two guest teams invited to the South American football championship, will also face Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay and Chile in Group A.

In Group B, Asian champions Qatar, the other guest nation, will face Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru, with all games taking place in Colombia.

Group B: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain advance, Oman lose title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain advance, Oman lose title

Doha: Saudi Arabia defeated defending champions Oman 3-1 to advance to the 2019 Gulf Cup semi-finals at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Monday.

Bahrain beat Kuwait 4-2 to finish as Group B runners-up and will face Iraq in the semi-finals. Bahrain advanced on goal difference after they and Oman finished on four points.

Saudi Arabia's win meant they topped Group B and will face hosts Qatar in the other semi-final.

Group A: Qatar beat UAE to seal semis spot, Iraq finish top

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Qatar beat UAE to seal semis spot, Iraq finish top

Doha: Akram Afif celebrated being named the 2019 AFC Player of the Year by scoring twice as Qatar defeated United Arab Emirates 4-2 to seal a place in the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup.

Qatar, however, finished second in Group A after Iraq drew 0-0 with Yemen to secure top spot on seven points. Qatar collected six points from their wins over Yemen and UAE, having lost 2-1 to Iraq in their opener.

Qatar will play Group B winners Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals on Thursday while Iraq will face Bahrain.

Group B: Oman beat Kuwait, Saudi Arabia back on track

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Oman beat Kuwait, Saudi Arabia back on track

Doha: Defending champions Oman scored twice in the first half to edge Kuwait 2-1 in Group B of the 2019 Gulf Cup at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia bounced back from their opening defeat against Kuwait to defeat Bahrain 2-0 as the race for Group B's semi-final spots will be decided on Monday.

Group A: Iraq defeat UAE, Qatar bounce back

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Iraq defeat UAE, Qatar bounce back

Doha: Iraq registered their second consecutive win in Group A of the 2019 Gulf Cup, defeating United Arab Emirates 2-0 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.

Qatar bounced back from their 2-1 loss to Iraq with an emphatic 6-0 win over Yemen in the group's evening match.

The win confirmed Iraq's place in the semi-finals as they now top the group with six points while UAE and Qatar will face off on Monday to decide the second team to advance to the last four stage.