Gulf Cup 1988 : Iraq defeats Qatar 3-0
RIYADH, Mar. 13, 1988 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 1988 : Iraq defeated Qatar by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a Gulf Cup final round game (Tournament) on Sunday at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.
The result put the Iraqi top of the group with 6 points. Qatar is 5th with 4 points. In their next game, Iraq will meet second-placed Saudi Arabia at the King Fahd International Stadium on March 16, while Qatar will face Bahrain.
Fixtures and Results : Tournament
34474
Overview
Iraq at the Gulf Cup
- 2 titles (1979, 1984)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1979, 1984) Runners-up (1976)
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)
Iraq
3:0
Qatar
3:0 (0:0)
- 13 March 1988
- Riyadh
Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 6 |
 Saudi Arabia | 6 |
 United Arab Emirates | 6 |
 Bahrain | 4 |
| Qatar | 4 |
 Oman | 3 |
 Kuwait | 1 |
Gulf Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Gulf Cup of Nations.