Saudi Arabia kicked off their Gulf Cup 27 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Kuwait. The only goal of the match came in the 73rd minute, a cruel own goal from Kuwaiti defender Yousuf Al-Haqan.
This win puts the Green Falcons top of Group A with three points, while Iraq and Oman share second place with one point each after their 1-1 draw. Kuwait sit bottom with zero points. Yousuf Al-Haqan said of his own goal: "ضد مرماه في الدقيقة 73 من زمن المباراة".
The victory provides a boost ahead of Saudi Arabia's next Group A fixture against Oman on Saturday, 26 September.
In broader context, the Saudi national team currently sits fourth in their World Cup qualifying group with two points from three matches. Focus now shifts to building a successful run in the Gulf Cup, where they seek a fourth title.
The report in full is at قناة صدى البلد
