Oman 2-1 Bahrain
Muscat: Jameel Al-Yahmadi's strike in added time secured Oman a 2-1 win over Bahrain in an international friendly at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Monday.
It was a morale boosting win for Oman ahead of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 while Bahrain won't be too disappointed, having produced a fighting performance.
After a tight first half in which neither team made much headway, Eid Al Farsi gave Oman the lead in the 56th minute.
That stung Bahrain into action and Sami Husseini scored the equaliser in the 68th minute.
Just when a draw looked the likely result, Yahmadi struck a dramatic winner for the hosts in added time.
The win was Oman's first in six matches, with the previous five having ended in draws.
The loss for Bahrain was their second in five matches, having beaten Myanmar 4-1 in October.
Both teams are preparing for the AFC Asian Cup with Bahrain in Group A with the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and India.
Oman will play in Group F with Japan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in the January 5-February 1 Continental showpiece.
Iceland 2-2 Qatar
Eupen: Qatar were denied another upset but the West Asians will still be pleased after playing to a 2-2 draw with Iceland in an international friendly at the Kehrwegstadion in Eupen, Belgium.
Having upset Switzerland 1-0 last week, World No 96 Qatar went into the Iceland tie oozing with confidence.
Felix Sanchez's side enjoyed a dream start with Hassan Al-Haydos giving them the lead as early as the third minute.
However, an own goal by Saad Al Sheeb saw Iceland, ranked 36th in the world, draw level in the 29th minute.
Iceland took the lead when Kolbeinn Sigporsson scored from the penalty spot in the 56th minute.
Qatar, however, were not to be denied a reward after a fine performance with Boualem Khoukhi equalising in the 68th minute.
Qatar will play in Group E at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 against Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and DPR Korea.
Photo: Oman Football Association
