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Doha
Oman were held to a goalless draw by Bahrain in both sides' first match at the 24th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup, which is currently taking place in Doha with the participation of eight national teams.
Both teams got a point at the start of their campaign in the tournament.
The draw for the group stage, included Oman, the defending champions in Group B along with the teams of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, while the first group includes Qatar, Iraq, Yemen and UAE.
The defending champions - who also have Kuwait, the Gulf Cups most successful side, and heavyweights Saudi Arabia, who made it to the 2018 FIFA World Cup - did try their best to break down a resolute Bahraini defense, but were unable to do so at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.
With nearly an hour played and the game still goalless, Oman coach Erwin Koeman made the first substitution of the game, bringing on Abdul Salam Al Mukhaini for Imran Al Hadi, one defender replacing another. Oman's number 10, Muhsen Al Khaldi, was booked a few minutes later.
Bahrain then responded with a substitution of their own in order to attempt to change the game, Mohammed Marhoun coming in for Mahdi Al Humaidan, in the 66th minute. Seven minutes later, Koeman brought on striker Arshad Al Alawi for midfielder Mohammed Al Ghafri.
Substitutions continued to be made as the second half wore on, but neither side were able to get the advantage over the other, as the game finished goalless, a result that suits neither and they will have to be content with a point apiece.
Omans next game is against Kuwait on November 30, while Bahrain play Saudi Arabia on the same day.
Doha
Oman were held to a goalless draw by Bahrain in both sides' first match at the 24th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup, which is currently taking place in Doha with the participation of eight national teams.
Both teams got a point at the start of their campaign in the tournament.
The draw for the group stage, included Oman, the defending champions in Group B along with the teams of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, while the first group includes Qatar, Iraq, Yemen and UAE.
The defending champions - who also have Kuwait, the Gulf Cups most successful side, and heavyweights Saudi Arabia, who made it to the 2018 FIFA World Cup - did try their best to break down a resolute Bahraini defense, but were unable to do so at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.
With nearly an hour played and the game still goalless, Oman coach Erwin Koeman made the first substitution of the game, bringing on Abdul Salam Al Mukhaini for Imran Al Hadi, one defender replacing another. Oman's number 10, Muhsen Al Khaldi, was booked a few minutes later.
Bahrain then responded with a substitution of their own in order to attempt to change the game, Mohammed Marhoun coming in for Mahdi Al Humaidan, in the 66th minute. Seven minutes later, Koeman brought on striker Arshad Al Alawi for midfielder Mohammed Al Ghafri.
Substitutions continued to be made as the second half wore on, but neither side were able to get the advantage over the other, as the game finished goalless, a result that suits neither and they will have to be content with a point apiece.
Omans next game is against Kuwait on November 30, while Bahrain play Saudi Arabia on the same day.
