Saudi Arabia Defeats Yemen 3-2 in Arabian Gulf Cup

On December 25, 2024, Saudi Arabia achieved a thrilling 3-2 victory over Yemen in the Arabian Gulf Cup, securing their first three points in the tournament. The match took place at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium in Kuwait as part of the second round of Group Two.

Yemen initially took control of the game, with Haroun Al-Zubaidi scoring in the 14th minute and Abdul Majeed Sabara adding another goal in the 27th minute, putting Yemen ahead 2-0.

Saudi Arabia responded swiftly, with Mohammed Kano scoring in the 30th minute to reduce the deficit. Musab Al-Juwair then equalized with a penalty in the 57th minute.

In a dramatic conclusion, Abdul Hamdan netted the winning goal for Saudi Arabia in the 93rd minute, sealing the victory. Despite their strong start, Yemen remains without points in the tournament after also losing to Iraq in the first round.