Gulf Cup 1988 : Qatar defeats UAE 2-1
RIYADH, Mar. 8, 1988 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 1988 : Qatar defeated the United Arab Emirates by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a Gulf Cup final round game (Tournament) on Tuesday at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.
The result put the Emirati top of the group with 4 points. Qatar is second with 4 points. In their next game, the United Arab Emirates will meet Iraq at the King Fahd International Stadium on March 10, while Qatar will face Oman.
Fixtures and Results : Tournament
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Overview
Qatar at the Gulf Cup
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1984) Third Place (1974, 1976) Fourth Place (1970, 1972, 1986)
United Arab Emirates at the Gulf Cup
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1986) Third Place (1972, 1982) Fourth Place (1974, 1984)
Qatar
2:1
United Arab Emirates
2:1 (0:0)
- 8 March 1988
- Riyadh
Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 4 |
| Qatar | 4 |
 Saudi Arabia | 3 |
 Iraq | 3 |
 Bahrain | 2 |
 Kuwait | 1 |
 Oman | 1 |
Gulf Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Gulf Cup of Nations.