UAE and Qatar draw sets Gulf Cup semi-final matchups
The UAE and Qatar played to a 1-1 draw in Jeddah, confirming the semi-final fixtures for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup.
Key Takeaways
AIThe United Arab Emirates and Qatar national football teams played to a 1-1 draw today at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, in the final round of the group stage at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup.
Qatar took the lead through Almoez Ali in the 33rd minute, but Ali Saleh equalized for the UAE deep into first-half stoppage time at 45+4 minutes.
The match was closely contested, with both teams—already assured of a place in the semi-finals—exchanging attacking opportunities throughout, but the score remained unchanged until the final whistle.
As a result, the semi-final fixtures are now set: the UAE will face Oman on Saturday at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, while Qatar will take on Saudi Arabia at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.