Saudi Arabia, Qatar tied 0-0 at halftime in Gulf Cup semifinal
Saudi Arabia dominated the first half against Qatar but failed to score, leaving the Gulf Cup semifinal in Jeddah goalless at halftime.
Key Takeaways
AISaudi Arabia held a slight advantage over Qatar in the first half, but their efforts did not result in any goals, leaving the opening half of the Arabian Gulf Cup semifinal at the Inmaa Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, goalless.
The Saudi team looked more active in attack, enjoying 53% possession compared to Qatar’s 47%. Saudi Arabia also led in shots, attempting four compared to just one by Qatar.
Saudi Arabia’s dominance was even clearer in shots on target, with three efforts reaching the Qatari goal, while Qatar failed to register a single shot on target in the first 45 minutes.
Saudi Arabia also earned five corners to Qatar’s one, maintaining offensive pressure in search of an opener, but neither side managed to break the deadlock before the break.
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The match is being played at Inmaa Stadium in Jeddah, with both teams aiming to score in the second half to secure a place in the Gulf Cup final.