Overview
- Saudi Arabia defeated the United Arab Emirates 2-0 in the Gulf Cup final at Al‑Enma' Stadium after early strikes settled the match.
- The goals came in rapid succession at the 11th minute — a corner from Humam Al‑Hamami that deflected off Bruno Oliveira — and at the 13th minute by Firas Al‑Buraikan.
- A penalty first awarded to the UAE was overturned following a VAR review by Moroccan referee Jalal Jadid, a figure noted in coverage for strict control and decisive VAR use.
- The Gulf Football Union issued a statement saying it oversaw organizational matters, approved local ticket adjustments at the organizing committee’s request, and covered extra TV production costs when additional cameras were needed.
- The result capped a tournament in which Saudi entered as the strongest defensive side, holding a long clean‑sheet run during the event, while UAE coach Zlatko Dalić and his side will head home reflecting on missed chances and late tactical changes.