Saudis through to Gulf Cup semis but Oman and Iraq impossible to separate after dramatic group finale
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Group A of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup concluded in Riyadh on Tuesday with a dramatic finish that determined the semi-finalists. Saudi Arabia advanced to the next round, securing their qualification amid a tense final night of matches.
The group's final minutes brought unexpected confusion regarding the remaining qualification spot. With ten minutes left in regulation, Iraq appeared poised to join Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals before late developments altered the standings.
Consequently, the qualification tie between Oman and Iraq could not be settled by regular play and was left to be decided by drawing lots.
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