Oman beats Kuwait to advance to Gulf Cup semifinals

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Posted on 20 November 2014 21:45

RIYADH, Nov. 20, 2014 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 2014 : Oman defeated Kuwait by a big score of 5-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a Gulf Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh.

Al-Ruzaiqi scored tripple goals

Oman dominated the first half thanks to goals from Al-Muqbali ('44) and Al-Ruzaiqi ('45). Leading 2-0 at the break, the Omanis further widened their lead in the second period by scoring three times (Al-Ruzaiqi '48, '59 and Al-Muqbali '90).

Oman advance to the Semifinals. Kuwait is eliminated.

Fixtures and Results : Group B

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Overview

Kuwait at the Gulf Cup

10 titles (1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2010)
22 participations in the qualifications (first in 1970)
Statistics: Champions (1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2010) Runners-up (1979) Third Place (2013) Fourth Place (2002, 2004)

Oman at the Gulf Cup

1 title (2009)
20 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Statistics: Champions (2009) Runners-up (2004, 2007) Fourth Place (1990, 1998, 2003)