Group A: Qatar beat UAE to seal semis spot, Iraq finish top

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Qatar beat UAE to seal semis spot, Iraq finish top

Doha: Akram Afif celebrated being named the 2019 AFC Player of the Year by scoring twice as Qatar defeated United Arab Emirates 4-2 to seal a place in the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup.

Qatar, however, finished second in Group A after Iraq drew 0-0 with Yemen to secure top spot on seven points. Qatar collected six points from their wins over Yemen and UAE, having lost 2-1 to Iraq in their opener.

Qatar will play Group B winners Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals on Thursday while Iraq will face Bahrain.

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Afif and Kumagai claim top honours in dazzling AFC Annual Awards

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Afif and Kumagai claim top honours in dazzling AFC Annual Awards

Hong Kong: Qatar’s rising star Akram Hassan Afif and Saki Kumagai of Japan won the AFC Player of the Year Award for men and women respectively at the 2019 AFC Annual Awards in Hong Kong on Monday.

Afif burst onto the scene at the AFC Asian Cup where he was an instrumental figure in helping Qatar secure their first-ever title. His brilliance was not limited to the Continental stage after guiding Al Sadd to the AFC Champions League semi-finals by scoring five goals.

AFC Player of the Year 2019: Akram Afif

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Player of the Year 2019: Akram Afif

Hong Kong: Akram Afif's sterling year was made even more exceptional when the Qatar international was named the AFC Player of the Year 2019 at the AFC Annual Awards on Monday. 

“I would like to thank the AFC for this award. My thanks also go out to the management of the Qatar national team, Al Sadd and Aspire Academy."

Group B: Oman beat Kuwait, Saudi Arabia back on track

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Oman beat Kuwait, Saudi Arabia back on track

Doha: Defending champions Oman scored twice in the first half to edge Kuwait 2-1 in Group B of the 2019 Gulf Cup at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia bounced back from their opening defeat against Kuwait to defeat Bahrain 2-0 as the race for Group B's semi-final spots will be decided on Monday.

Group A: Iraq defeat UAE, Qatar bounce back

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Iraq defeat UAE, Qatar bounce back

Doha: Iraq registered their second consecutive win in Group A of the 2019 Gulf Cup, defeating United Arab Emirates 2-0 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.

Qatar bounced back from their 2-1 loss to Iraq with an emphatic 6-0 win over Yemen in the group's evening match.

The win confirmed Iraq's place in the semi-finals as they now top the group with six points while UAE and Qatar will face off on Monday to decide the second team to advance to the last four stage.

Group B: Kuwait stun Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman draw

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group B: Kuwait stun Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman draw

Doha: Kuwait enjoyed a bright start to their 2019 Gulf Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory against Saudi Arabia at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Wednesday.

Defending champions Oman were held to a goalless draw by Bahrain in the other Group B match with both teams failing to put away their chances.

Group A: Iraq down Qatar, UAE cruise past Yemen

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group A: Iraq down Qatar, UAE cruise past Yemen

Doha: A Mohammed Qasim brace steered Iraq to a 2-1 win against Qatar in the opening match of the 2019 Gulf Cup at Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday.

Ali Mabkhout scored a hat-trick as United Arab Emirates defeated Yemen 3-0 to move to the top of the Group A standings as the 24th edition of the tournament got off to a spectacular start.