Youth National Team Beats Iraq 2-0 in Gulf Cup Opener
The national youth team secured a 2-0 victory over its Iraqi counterpart in a match held on Saturday evening at the Saud bin Abdulrahman Stadium at Al Wakrah Club in Doha, during the first round of the Group B competitions in the U-17 Gulf Cup.
Ali Farea opened the scoring for our team in the 28th minute after an organized attack with players exchanging through balls. Substitute Mohammed Sadeq Aziz then added the second goal in the 50th minute with a header from a cross.
The national team displayed an attacking performance from the start, and Saber Sanad almost opened the scoring early, but the Iraqi goalkeeper saved his attempt. In the second half, Yemen continued its pressure, while the Iraqi team tried to reduce the deficit, but the crossbar and the defense prevented them from scoring.
With this victory, the national team earned its first three points in the tournament, hosted by Qatar from October 16 to November 4, in a group that also includes Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt.
In the group's other match, the Egyptian team defeated its Saudi counterpart 5-0, topping the group on goal difference ahead of the Yemeni Red.
The Yemeni youth Red will face its Saudi counterpart on Tuesday, October 20, in its second match of the tournament.
Source: Yemeni Football Association
