Gulf Cup 1988 : UAE and Iraq play to a 0-0 draw
RIYADH, Mar. 10, 1988 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 1988 : The United Arab Emirates tied 0-0 with Iraq, in a Gulf Cup final round game (Tournament) on Thursday at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.
The result put the Emirati second in the group with 5 points. Iraq is third with 4 points. In their next game, the United Arab Emirates will meet group leaders Saudi Arabia at the King Fahd International Stadium on March 13, while Iraq will face Qatar.
Fixtures and Results : Tournament
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Overview
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)
Iraq at the Gulf Cup
- 2 titles (1979, 1984)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1979, 1984) Runners-up (1976)
United Arab Emirates
0:0
Iraq
0:0 (0:0)
- 10 March 1988
- Riyadh
Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia | 5 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 |
| Iraq | 4 |
 Qatar | 4 |
 Oman | 3 |
 Bahrain | 2 |
 Kuwait | 1 |
Gulf Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Gulf Cup of Nations.