Gulf Cup 1979 : Kuwait beats UAE 7-0
BAGHDAD, Apr. 1, 1979 (AMP) — Iraq 1979 : Kuwait defeated the United Arab Emirates by a big score of 7-0 (halftime: 3-0), in a Gulf Cup final round game (Tournament) on Sunday at the Al-Shaab Stadium in Baghdad.
The result put the Kuwaiti second in the group with 4 points. UAE is bottom with no points. In their next game, Kuwait will meet Oman at the Al-Shaab Stadium on April 3, while the United Arab Emirates will face Iraq.
Fixtures and Results : Tournament
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Overview
Kuwait at the Gulf Cup
- 4 titles (1970, 1972, 1974, 1976)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
- Statistics: Champions (1970, 1972, 1974, 1976)
United Arab Emirates at the Gulf Cup
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Third Place (1972) Fourth Place (1974)
Kuwait
7:0
United Arab Emirates
7:0 (3:0)
- 1 April 1979
- Baghdad
Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iraq | 6 |
| Kuwait | 4 |
 Saudi Arabia | 4 |
 Bahrain | 4 |
 Qatar | 4 |
 Oman | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 |
Gulf Cup History
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