Gulf Cup 1979 : Kuwait beats Bahrain 2-0 to claim Gulf Cup second place
BAGHDAD, Apr. 9, 1979 (AMP) — Iraq 1979 : Kuwait defeated Bahrain by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Gulf Cup final round game (Tournament) on Monday at the Al-Shaab Stadium in Baghdad. Kuwait finished second in the 1979 Gulf Cup, while Bahrain took the fourth place.
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)
Bahrain at the Gulf Cup
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1970)
Kuwait
2:0
Bahrain
2:0 (1:0)
- 9 April 1979
- Baghdad
Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iraq | 12 |
| Kuwait | 9 |
 Saudi Arabia | 8 |
| Bahrain | 6 |
 Qatar | 5 |
 United Arab Emirates | 2 |
 Oman | 0 |
Gulf Cup History
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