UAE and Oman announce line-ups for Gulf Cup semi-final clash

Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic, head coach of the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco’s Tarik Sektioui, Oman’s coach, have announced their starting line-ups for Saturday evening’s semi-final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m., with both teams vying for a place in the final.

The UAE will start with Khalid Eisa in goal, while the defense features Ruben Felipe, Lucas Pimenta, Alaaeddine Zouhir, and Marcos Meloni.

In midfield, Dalic has selected Mamadou Coulibaly, Issam Fayez, and Laurent Pereira, with Nicolas Gimenez, Da Silva, and Othman Camara leading the attack.

UAE starting XI

Goalkeeper: Khalid Eisa.

Defenders: Ruben Felipe, Lucas Pimenta, Alaaeddine Zouhir, Marcos Meloni.

Midfielders: Mamadou Coulibaly, Issam Fayez, Laurent Pereira.

Forwards: Nicolas Gimenez, Da Silva, Othman Camara.

Oman, meanwhile, start with Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini in goal, with Harib Al-Saadi, Jameel Al-Yahmadi, Ahmed Al-Kaabi, and Nasser Al-Rawahi forming the back line.

The Omani midfield features Musab Al-Shaqsi, Amjad Al-Harthi, and Abdulsalam Al-Shukaili, while Abdullah Fawaz, Khalid Al-Buraiki, and Issam Al-Sabhi make up the attack.

Oman starting XI

Goalkeeper: Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini.

Defenders: Harib Al-Saadi, Jameel Al-Yahmadi, Ahmed Al-Kaabi, Nasser Al-Rawahi.

Midfielders: Musab Al-Shaqsi, Amjad Al-Harthi, Abdulsalam Al-Shukaili.

Forwards: Abdullah Fawaz, Khalid Al-Buraiki, Issam Al-Sabhi.

The UAE reached the semi-finals after topping Group B with seven points, edging out Qatar on goal difference.

Oman secured their semi-final spot after finishing level with Iraq on points, goal difference, and goals scored, before advancing via a draw.

The match takes place in Jeddah, where both teams are aiming to secure a place in the final of the 27th Gulf Cup.