JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia ended a 22-year wait to reclaim the Arabian Gulf Cup with a 2–0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in the final on Tuesday, claiming their fourth title.
Hamdan Al-Hammami opened the scoring in the 11th minute at Alinma Stadium at King Abdullah Sports City before Firas Al-Buraikan added a second two minutes later.
The early double proved decisive as the hosts secured their first Gulf Cup crown since 2004, denying the UAE a third title.
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Saudi Arabia reached the final after beating Qatar 3–2 on penalties following a goalless semifinal, while the UAE advanced with a 1–0 victory over Oman. Ousmane Camara scored the winner against Oman with a close-range header.
The UAE, whose previous titles came in 2007 and 2013, finished runners-up as Saudi Arabia lifted the trophy on home soil.
