Hammam Al-Hammami turns Gulf Cup dream into breakthrough moment with Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia defeated the UAE 2-0 to capture their fourth Arabian Gulf Cup trophy, ending a 22-year wait for the tournament crown. The victory was secured through goals scored by Firas al-Buraikan and 22-year-old winger Hammam Al-Hammami.
For Al-Hammami, the tournament marked a significant career milestone. Prior to the competition, the young winger had expressed hope that the event would serve as a breakthrough moment with the national team, a goal he successfully realized over the course of the two-week tournament.
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Arab News (SA)Personal profile focus on winger Hammam Al-Hammami's tournament breakthrough.
Al Jazeera (QA)Match report focus on the 2-0 victory and ending a 22-year title drought.
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