UAE fall short as Saudi Arabia win Arabian Gulf Cup final

The National ·
United Arab Emirates

The UAE had their hopes of a third Arabian Gulf Cup title extinguished as they were soundly beaten by Saudi Arabia in Jeddah. Early goals from Hammam Al Hammami, the outstanding young winger, and Feras Albrikan in the final were enough to give the hosts the trophy. It was a first defeat for Zlatko Dalic as coach of the UAE. For a tournament that is nominally about local bragging rights, the Gulf…

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