Saudi Arabia crowned Gulf Cup 27 after 2-0 win over UAE

The Saudi national team was crowned champion of Gulf Cup 27 after its 2-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in the final.

The match was held at Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at 9:00 p.m.

The first half ended with Saudi leading 2-0: Hemam Al-Hamami scored the opening goal in the 11th minute and Feras Al-Buraikan added the second in the 13th minute.

The score remained unchanged in the second half until the referee’s final whistle, confirming Saudi Arabia's 2-0 triumph over the UAE and their coronation as champions.

With this title, Saudi Arabia has won the Gulf Cup for the fourth time in its history of participation in the tournament.

The prize money allocated to the first and second places in the tournament amounted to around $1.5 million, with $1 million awarded to the Saudi champions and $500,000 to the runners-up, the United Arab Emirates.