Bahrain and China Defeat Qatar and Oman in Gulf Cup Under-17 Championship
Bahrain and China secure victories in the Gulf Cup Under-17 Championship in Doha
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Doha, October 19 (KUNA) – Bahrain’s national team secured a 1-0 victory over Qatar on Monday, while China defeated Oman 2-1, in matches of the Gulf Cup for Under-17 football held in the Qatari capital, Doha.
In the first match, hosted at the Grand Hamad Stadium, the first half ended goalless. In the second half, Qatari player Hamed Fadi scored an own goal in stoppage time, handing the win to Bahrain.
In the second match, held at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium, China edged out Oman 2-1. Liu Kaiyuan scored in the 41st minute, and Peng Xianchen added a second in stoppage time of the first half. Oman’s Ahmed Khamis pulled one back in stoppage time of the second half.
Doha hosts the tournament for the second consecutive year. This edition features ten teams competing for the title, including Egypt and China as guest nations, alongside the host Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen, marking the largest participation in the tournament’s history.
Kuwait is in Group 2, alongside Iraq, Yemen, Egypt, and defending champions Saudi Arabia. Group 1 comprises host Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, and China. (End) S S S / R J
