Gulf football body awards win to Erbil after Ettifaq no-show
The Gulf Football Association has ruled Ettifaq lost 3-0 to Erbil after failing to appear for their Gulf Champions League match.
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AIThe Disciplinary Committee of the Gulf Football Association has ruled that Saudi club Ettifaq lost their match against Iraq's Erbil 3-0, as part of the second round of Group C in the 2026-2027 Gulf Champions League.
The decision followed Ettifaq's absence from the match, which was scheduled for October 28, 2026, at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq.
The committee based its decision on the regulations of the Gulf Football Association, as well as the powers and responsibilities of the Disciplinary Committee, after reviewing reports from the Competitions Committee and following the established procedures for such cases.