Gulf Cup
Both ties witnessed hard-fought matches as UAE defeated Oman 1-0 while Saudi Arabia needed penalties to edge Qatar 3-2.
UAE 1-0 Oman
UAE grabbed the lead in the 22nd minute when forward Ousmane Camara headed home from close range.
Zlatko Dalic’s side were given a keen fight by Oman but had the opportunity to extend their lead early in the second half.
A penalty was awarded to UAE in the 56th minute, only for midfielder Nicolas Gimenez to miss from the spot but Camara’s strike was enough to take his team through to their first final since 2018.
Saudi Arabia 0 (3)-(2) 0 Qatar
Regulation time saw few chances created by Saudi Arabia and Qatar as they matched each other across the pitch.
Edmilson came closest to breaking the deadlock with a second half effort that bounced off the crossbar as the match went to penalties.
Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais became the hero, making saves in the shoot-out to deny Jassem Gaber and Boualem Khoukhi.
The win gives Saudi Arabia the chance to end a 22-year wait to lift the trophy again with the final to be played on Tuesday.
Photos: Saudi Arabia Football Federation
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