UAE beats Iraq 2-1 in extra time to win 2013 Gulf Cup
MANAMA, Jan. 18, 2013 (AMP) — Bahrain 2013 : The United Arab Emirates claimed a second Gulf Cup crown courtesy of a 2-1 extra time victory over Iraq (following a 1-1 draw in regulation) in the final on Friday night at the Bahrain National Stadium in Manama.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
United Arab Emirates at the Gulf Cup
- 1 title (2007)
- 20 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Champions (2007) Runners-up (1986, 1988, 1994) Third Place (1972, 1982, 1998) Fourth Place (1974, 1984, 1992, 1996)
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)
United Arab Emirates
2:1
Iraq
2:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (1:0)
- 18 January 2013
- 19:00
- Manama
Gulf Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Gulf Cup of Nations.