Iraq beat Kuwait 3-2 with last-gasp winner at Gulf Cup
Iraq's national team defeated Kuwait 3-2 on Saturday with a stoppage-time winner in the ninth added minute, in the second round of Group A at the Gulf Cup (Khaleeji 27) in Jeddah. Other reports noted a scuffle broke out between players from both sides during the match at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.
Why it matters
The win boosts Iraq's chances of advancing from Group A at the Gulf Cup, in a match closely followed by fans across the Gulf and Iraq given the historic rivalry between the two sides.
Background
The Gulf Cup, known as Khaleeji, is the region's recurring football tournament for Gulf Arab national teams, with this 27th edition being hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Matches between Iraq and Kuwait are traditionally seen as tightly contested fixtures in the competition.
How outlets covered it
Sky News Arabia focused on the on-field drama, highlighting Iraq's dramatic late winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time. CNN Arabic, meanwhile, centered its report on a separate angle, spotlighting a video showing a scuffle between players from both sides, along with details of the host stadium. Both outlets agreed on the 3-2 final score and the match's place in the second round.
How outlets headlined it
- سكاي نيوز عربيةبهدف"قاتل".. العراق يحسم مواجهة الكويت
- CNN بالعربيةتداول فيديو لمشادة بين لاعبي العراق والكويت في "خليجي 27"
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
Read the full story at سكاي نيوز عربيةFollow the story
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