Morocco’s Jalal Jaid to referee Gulf Cup final between Saudi Arabia and UAE

The Referees Committee of the Gulf Football Federation has announced the officiating team for the final of the 27th Gulf Cup, which will see Saudi Arabia face the United Arab Emirates at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.

Moroccan referee Jalal Jaid has been appointed to lead the match, assisted by compatriots Zakaria Brinsi and Mustafa Akarkad. Kuwait’s Abdullah Jamali will serve as fourth official, with fellow Kuwaiti Saud Al-Shamali as fifth official.

For VAR duties, Moroccan Hamza Al-Fariq will act as video assistant referee, with Dutchman Erwin Blank and Bahraini Ismail Habib as assistant VAR officials. Omani Ibrahim Al-Hosani has been named referee assessor.

Saudi Arabia reached the final after defeating Qatar 3-2 on penalties in the semifinals, following a goalless draw in regular and extra time.

The UAE secured their place in the final by overcoming Oman with a 1-0 victory.