Gulf Cup 2002 : Oman defeats Kuwait 3-1
RIYADH, Jan. 19, 2002 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 2002 : Oman defeated Kuwait by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a Gulf Cup final round game (Tournament) on Saturday at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.
The result put the Omani top of the group with 3 points. Kuwait is 5th with one point. In their next game, Oman will meet second-placed Qatar at the King Fahd International Stadium on January 24, while Kuwait will face Bahrain.
Fixtures and Results : Tournament
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Overview
Kuwait at the Gulf Cup
- 9 titles (1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1996, 1998)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
- Statistics: Champions (1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1996, 1998) Runners-up (1979)
Oman at the Gulf Cup
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1990, 1998)
Kuwait
1:3
Oman
1:3 (0:0)
- 19 January 2002
- Riyadh
Tournament
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Oman | 3 |
 Qatar | 3 |
 United Arab Emirates | 3 |
 Saudi Arabia | 1 |
| Kuwait | 1 |
 Bahrain | 0 |
Gulf Cup History
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