KUWAIT: The game began with a blistering pace as Qatar’s Almoez Ali made history with the tournament’s fastest goal in just the second minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Oman. Assisted by Ibrahim Al Hassan, the early strike put Oman under immediate pressure.

Despite Qatar’s dominance in the opening minutes, Oman clawed their way back when Issam Al Sabhi converted a penalty in the 16th minute after Lucas Mendes pulled an Omani player inside the box. With the score tied 1-1, the first half continued with fiery exchanges but no additional goals, leaving both teams strategizing during halftime.

The second half saw Oman taking charge, with Issam Al Sabhi striking again in the 51st minute, sneaking behind Qatar’s defense to score his second goal of the night. Qatar struggled to regain composure, with missed opportunities and mounting fouls disrupting their momentum.

Oman’s defense held strong, while their offense repeatedly exploited Qatar’s shaky backline. As fatigue set in, Qatar’s attempts to equalize were thwarted, and Oman confidently saw the game through to victory.

With this win, Oman emerged victorious, defeating Qatar 2-1 to secure three crucial p