Iraq beats Bahrain in shoot out to reach Gulf Cup final
MANAMA, Jan. 15, 2013 (AMP) — Bahrain 2013 : Iraq reached the Gulf Cup final for the third time in their history after defeating Bahrain 4-2 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Tuesday night at the Bahrain National Stadium in Manama.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Iraq at the Gulf Cup
- 3 titles (1979, 1984, 1988)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1979, 1984, 1988) Runners-up (1976)
Bahrain at the Gulf Cup
- 21 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1970, 1982, 1992, 2003) Third Place (1990, 1994, 2002, 2004) Fourth Place (1979, 1988)
Iraq
1:1
Bahrain
4:2 (penalties), 1:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (1:0)
- 15 January 2013
- 18:45
- Manama
Gulf Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Gulf Cup of Nations.