Saudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to win Arabian Gulf Cup final in Jeddah
Hosts Saudi Arabia beat the UAE 2-0 in the 27th Gulf Cup final in Jeddah on 6 October, scoring twice early on to win their first title since 2004.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 2Hosts Saudi Arabia won the 27th Gulf Cup with a 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates in Jeddah on Tuesday 6 October. CNAN “Hosts Saudi Arabia won the 27th Gulf Cup with a 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday” Read at CNA ↗ The NationalN “Early goals from Hammam Al Hammami, the outstanding young winger, and Feras Albrikan in the final were enough to give the hosts the trophy.” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 1The win was Saudi Arabia's fourth Gulf Cup title and their first since 2004, ending a 22-year wait. CNAN “The triumph gave the Saudis a fourth Gulf Cup title, their first since 2004.” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 2Winger Hammam Al Hammami opened the scoring with a deflected shot, which CNA puts in the 11th minute; The National says it came after the UAE failed to clear a corner. CNAN “Winger Hammam Al Hammami opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a deflected shot from the edge of the box” Read at CNA ↗ The NationalN “Al Hammami’s deflected shot found its way past a despairing Essa, after the UAE had failed to clear a corner.” Read at The National ↗
Centre · 2Striker Feras Al Brikan (spelled Albrikan by The National) doubled the lead from close range two minutes later, according to CNA. CNAN “Feras Al Brikan making it 2-0 from close range two minutes later” Read at CNA ↗ The NationalN “Almost immediately after, they doubled their lead through Albrikan” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2Saleh Abu Alshamat then went close for Saudi Arabia, hitting the post according to The National and the bar according to CNA. The NationalN “Saleh Abu Alshamat hit the post when he really should have made it 3-0 for Saudi Arabia.” Read at The National ↗ CNAN “Saleh Abu Alshamat, who started alongside his brother Mohammed, hit the bar.” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 1The UAE had the first chance, when Nicolas Gimenez's overhead kick flew over the bar in the third minute, and later struck the post themselves. The NationalN “But his improvised overhead-kick flew over the bar.”“This time Gimenez smashed his shot against the left-hand post” Read at The National ↗
Centre · 2A UAE penalty was overturned by VAR in the 38th minute, with the referee ruling after viewing the monitor that Gimenez had gone down too easily in the presence of Saudi centre back Hassan Al Tambakti. CNAN “The UAE were awarded a penalty but VAR overturned the decision in the 38th minute.” Read at CNA ↗ The NationalN “the referee agreed the UAE forward had gone down too easily in the presence of Hassan Al Tambakti” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2After the break, UAE substitute Fabio de Lima hit the crossbar in the 88th minute and then saw the follow-up saved; Saudi goalkeeper Mohamed Al Owais had earlier denied Sultan Adil, and Saudi Arabia kept a clean sheet throughout the tournament. CNAN “Saudi goalkeeper Mohamed Al Owais denied Sultan Adil from close range after the interval before UAE forward Fabio Lima struck the bar in the 88th minute, leaving Saudi Arabia with a clean sheet throughout the tournament.” Read at CNA ↗ The NationalN “substitute Fabio de Lima came closest when he crashed a shot against the crossbar, then saw the follow up effort saved.” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2It was the first defeat for Zlatko Dalic as UAE coach; Saudi Arabia are coached by Georgios Donis. The NationalN “It was a first defeat for Zlatko Dalic as coach of the UAE.” Read at The National ↗ CNAN “Georgios Donis' side continued their impressive start” Read at CNA ↗
Centre · 1The National described a hostile atmosphere at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, with about 12,000 travelling UAE fans in a 60,000 capacity crowd, a pause for fan pyrotechnic smoke, and a late red card for unused UAE substitute Khaled Al Dhanhani for disputing a decision. The NationalN “The 12,000 or so travelling UAE fans were in their seats hours before the start.”“Khaled Al Dhanhani, an unused UAE substitute, was shown a red card for disputing a decision.” Read at The National ↗
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Centre3 outlets
- Framing
- The National, from the UAE perspective, writes a detailed match report on the UAE falling short, with atmosphere and a first Dalic defeat; CNA runs a short report centred on Saudi Arabia ending a 22-year wait.
- Emphasis
- The National stresses the hostile crowd, missed UAE chances and the VAR call; CNA stresses the title drought, goal times and the clean sheet.
- Leaves out or plays down
- CNA leaves out crowd atmosphere and the red card; The National leaves out the 22-year wait and the clean-sheet record.
- Charged language
- “soundly beaten”“shellshocked”“hostile stuff”
- For example
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“The UAE had their hopes of a third Arabian Gulf Cup title extinguished as they were soundly beaten by Saudi Arabia in Jeddah.” — The National
“ending a 22-year wait to again lift the trophy.” — CNA
Right0 outlets
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What every side reports
- Saudi Arabia beat the UAE 2-0 in the Gulf Cup final in Jeddah on 6 October.
- Hammam Al Hammami and Feras Al Brikan scored the goals.
- A UAE penalty was overturned by VAR.
- Fabio Lima hit the crossbar late on for the UAE.
Where accounts differ
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What Saleh Abu Alshamat hit when Saudi Arabia nearly made it 3-0
- Centre
- The National says he hit the post; CNA says he hit the bar.
Saudi Arabia national football team organisation
As hosts, they won with two early goals and a clean sheet throughout the tournament, ending a 22-year wait.
“leaving Saudi Arabia with a clean sheet throughout the tournament.” — CNA
United Arab Emirates national football team organisation
The UAE, seeking a third title, started brightly but were undone by two early goals and missed chances, hitting the post and crossbar.
“The UAE were shellshocked.” — The National
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Centre3 articles
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UAE fall short as Saudi Arabia win Arabian Gulf Cup final
Mixed Match report from the UAE side's viewpoint, noting the loss as Dalic's first while crediting Saudi Arabia's early double strike.
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CNAN ·
Saudi Arabia end 22-year wait for another Gulf Cup title
Neutral Concise report highlighting Saudi Arabia's first Gulf Cup title since 2004 and the clean sheet.
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Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 6 Oct 21:20 First The NationalN UAE fall short as Saudi Arabia win Arabian Gulf Cup final
- 6 Oct 21:24 +4m CNAN Saudi Arabia end 22-year wait for another Gulf Cup title
- 6 Oct 21:46 +26m Gulf NewsN Saudi Arabia clinch 27th Arabian Gulf Cup
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