A 3-2 Victory! Bahrain Wins Against Saudi Arabia In Arabian Gulf Cup Showdown

Hera Shabbir

Bahrain kicked off their Arabian Gulf Cup campaign in style with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia in Group B on Sunday, leaving fans buzzing with excitement!

The team made a statement early with two stunning first-half goals

 

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Mahdi Abduljabbar put them ahead in the 19th minute with a brilliant header from a well-executed corner, and just before the break, Mahdi Al-Humaidan doubled their lead followed by an epic finish off Mohamed Marhoon’s goal.

Bahrain’s win puts them at the top of Group B, tied with Iraq, who beat Yemen earlier in the day

For Saudi Arabia, it’s back to the drawing board as they look to bounce back in their next match against Yemen on Wednesday. Bahrain will face Iraq the same day, aiming to build on their momentum.

A big congratulations to Bahrain on a well-deserved victory, showing skill and determination on the pitch!

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