Gulf Cup for Youth: UAE Defeats Qatar 2-1; Bahrain and Oman Draw 1-1

Doha, October 28 (KUNA) — The United Arab Emirates national team defeated their Qatari counterparts 2-1 on Wednesday, while the Bahrain national team drew 1-1 with Oman, in matches of the Gulf Cup for Under-17 football held in the Qatari capital, Doha.

In the first match, hosted at the Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium, the first half ended with the UAE team leading 2-0, with goals scored by Issa Al-Balushi and Ali Mansour. In the second half, Qatar reduced the deficit through a goal by Sultan Al-Nuaimi, but the match ended in favor of the UAE team, which advanced to the second round of the tournament alongside the Chinese national team.

In the second match, held at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, the first half ended with Bahrain leading 1-0, thanks to a goal by Mohammed Al-Jazaf. In the second half, Oman managed to equalize through Jassem Mohammed, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Doha is hosting the tournament for the second consecutive year. This year’s edition features ten teams competing for the title, including Egypt and China as guest nations, alongside the host Qatar, as well as the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen. This marks the largest participation in the tournament’s history.

The Kuwait national team plays in Group B, alongside Iraq, Yemen, Egypt, and defending champions Saudi Arabia. Group A includes host nation Qatar, along with the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and China. (End) S S S / H S S