Morocco edge Saudi Arabia to reach quarters as Oman exit despite victory
The Peninsula
DOHA: Karim El Berkaoui s early strike proved decisive as Morocco edged already qualified Saudi Arabia 1 0 in a thrilling FIFA Arab Cup clash at Lusai...
DOHA: Karim El Berkaoui’s early strike proved decisive as Morocco edged already-qualified Saudi Arabia 1-0 in a thrilling FIFA Arab Cup clash at Lusail Stadium yesterday to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
El Berkaoui’s goal came in the 11th minute, and Saudi Arabia’s substitute Abdullah Alhamddan squandered a golden opportunity to equalise when he missed a penalty in the 69th minute, sending his Panenka-style attempt over the bar.
Morocco withstood relentless pressure from the Green Falcons in the second half to finish top of Group B with seven points, while Saudi Arabia ended second with six points after victories in their opening two matches.
In a simultaneous Group B clash, Carlos Queiroz’s Oman bowed out of the tournament despite a 2-1 victory over Comoros, finishing with four points.
Doha: Qatar will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign on June 13 against Switzerland after being drawn in Group B alongside the Red Crosses, co ho...
Doha, Qatar: President of the Qatar Football Association, Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain, emphasized the strength and competitiveness of every group fo...
Doha: Saudi Arabia became the first team to reach the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2026 quarter finals on Friday after a 3 1 victory over Comoros in Group B, s...
Doha: Morocco and Oman played out a goalless draw on Friday in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group B second round clash at Education City Stadium in...
Doha: The AGCFF U 23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 kicked off at Aspire Zone, with Yemen claiming a 2 1 win over Iraq in the opening match of the tournament. Me...
Doha: Undoubtedly, facing the title holders in a tournament opener is going to ramp up the pressure, and Algeria s pedigree in African and Arab footba...
DOHA: Omar Khribin smashed a sensational late equaliser with a powerful strike from outside the box to earn Syria a dramatic 1 1 draw against hosts Qa...
Doha: Qatar s national team enters a must win battle tonight as they face Syria at Khalifa International Stadium at 8 PM. Qatar sits at the bottom...
Raipur: Opener Aiden Markram hit a sparkling century to help South Africa chase down 359 for a series levelling win over India in the second one day i...
Doha, Qatar: The U 23 Gulf Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off in Doha today, with participating coaches emphasising the tournament s importance in preparing you...
Raipur, India: Virat Kohli struck his second successive century and along with Ruturaj Gaikwad helped power India to 358 5 against South Africa in the...
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Snoonu Qatar s leading super app announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement between th...
Madrid, Spain: Spain defended their women s Nations League title with a 3 0 second leg win over Germany yesterday, following a goalless draw last week...