Bahrain national team crowned Gulf Cup champions
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Sports
In a thrilling finale, the Bahrain national team were crowned champions of the 26th Gulf Cup after defeating the Oman national team, 2-1, in the match held on Saturday evening at the stadium Jaber Al-Ahmad in Kuwait.
The Omani national team opened the scoring through Abdul Rahman Al Mushafri in the 17th minute, putting the Omanis on the cusp of the title, before the Bahrainis turned things around in the second half.
Bahraini star Mohammed Marhoon shone remarkably in winning a penalty and scoring the equalizer in the 78th minute, and two minutes later he sent a ball that hit Omani defender Mohammed Al Musalmi and into the net, scoring the winning goal for Bahrain.
Bahraini Red adds the second goal thanks to an Oman defender who accidentally scores an own goal 🔥#Gulf_Zain26 | #Oman_Bahrain pic.twitter.com/2z2TEHyq5G
— Khaleeji Zain 26 (@KhaleejiZain) January 4, 2025
Despite the Omani team’s comeback attempts, the match ended in a 2–1 victory for Bahrain, thus winning the Gulf title for the second time in its history, after its first title in the 2019 edition in Qatar.
The Bahraini national team demonstrated exceptional performances throughout the tournament, defeating Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait before advancing to the final.
