Kuwait beats Saudi Arabia to reach Gulf Cup final
DOHA, Apr. 7, 1976 (AMP) — Qatar 1976 : Kuwait defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a Gulf Cup final round game (Tournament) on Wednesday at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. Kuwait advance to the Final.
The result put the Kuwaiti top of the group with 14 points. Saudi Arabia is 5th with 3 points. In their last game, Kuwait will meet second-placed Iraq at the Khalifa International Stadium on April 11, while Saudi Arabia will face Oman.
Fixtures and Results : Tournament
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Overview
Kuwait at the Gulf Cup
- 3 titles (1970, 1972, 1974)
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
- Statistics: Champions (1970, 1972, 1974)
Saudi Arabia at the Gulf Cup
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1972, 1974) Third Place (1970)
Kuwait
3:1
Saudi Arabia
3:1 (0:0)
- 7 April 1976
- Doha
Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Kuwait | 14 |
 Iraq | 14 |
 Qatar | 13 |
 Bahrain | 9 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 |
 United Arab Emirates | 2 |
 Oman | 1 |
Gulf Cup History
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