Record crowd of 51,000 as Saudi Arabia and Qatar set Gulf Cup attendance milestone
Over 51,000 fans attended the Saudi Arabia vs Qatar semifinal at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah, setting a new tournament attendance record.
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AIThe semifinal between Saudi Arabia and Qatar at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup set a new attendance record, with 51,342 fans filling Al-Inma Stadium at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. It was the first match of the tournament to surpass the 50,000 spectator mark.
The record crowd gathered on Saturday evening for the semifinal clash, surpassing the previous tournament high of 41,594 fans who attended the Saudi Arabia vs Iraq match at the end of the group stage.
The Saudi Arabia vs Iraq fixture had previously held the top spot for attendance at the Gulf Cup, until it was overtaken by the Saudi Arabia vs Qatar match, which now stands as the most attended game of the tournament so far.
The electric atmosphere was capped by Saudi Arabia's qualification for the final, after defeating Qatar on penalties following a draw in regular time. Goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais played a key role in securing the Green Falcons' place in the championship match.