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Bahrain
12-23 01:30
3 - 2
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Saudi Arabia
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Bahrain
Saudi Arabia
Attacks
51
118
Dangerous Attacks
21
56
Ball Possession
23
77
On Target
4
6
Off Target
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4005
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End 3-2
87′
M.Al-Qahtani
A. Al-Malki
86′
J.Shaikh
A.Madan
86′
S. Al-Shehri
76′
3-1
M.Marhoon
Assist: M. A. Romaihi
76′
V.Emmanuel
H.Shamsan
73′
2-1
M.Al-Juwayr
64′
M. A. Romaihi
M.Abduljabbar
62′
S.Al-Dawsari
A.Hawsawi
45′
S. Al-Shehri
A.Hamdan
45′
N. Al-Dawsari
A.Radif
Halftime 2-0
38′
2-0
M.Humaidan
36′
A. Al-Malki
19′
1-0
M.Abduljabbar
Assist: M.Humaidan
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Match Info
Bahrain pulled off a major upset by defeating Saudi Arabia 3-2 in a thrilling WAFF Arabian Gulf Cup group stage match on December 23, 2024. In a dramatic encounter kicking off at 01:30, the home side showed tremendous character to overcome their more illustrious regional rivals. Bahrain took a shock early lead, but Saudi Arabia, as expected, fought back to level and then take the lead themselves. However, Bahrain refused to capitulate, scoring a late equalizer before finding a sensational winning goal in stoppage time to send the home fans into raptures. This victory is a historic one for Bahrain, significantly boosting their chances of advancing in the tournament while handing Saudi Arabia a surprising defeat.