AFC U20 Asian Cup
With three wins in the bag, the three-time champions finished five points ahead of Oman, who fought back to hold Hong Kong, China to a 1-1 draw to take one of the best runners-up qualification spots.
Saudi Arabia 1-0 Qatar
Saudi Arabia knew they only needed to avoid defeat to clinch qualification after opening their campaign with wins against Hong Kong, China and Oman.
Saudi Arabia knew they only needed to avoid defeat to clinch qualification after opening their campaign with wins against Hong Kong, China and Oman.
Goalkeeper Abdullah Al Muhaysin was quick off his line to deny forward Yazan Hani in what was Qatar’s best chance in the first half.
Saudi Arabia were the better side in the second half and their persistent pressure eventually wore Qatar down with Talal Ibrahim grabbing the winner in the 81st minute.
Qualifiers - Group E: Saudi Arabia v Qatar; Oman v Hong Kong, China
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Oman 1-1 Hong Kong, China
Despite coming into the match on the back of two successive defeats, Hong Kong, China raised their game to frustrate Oman.
The East Asians were rewarded for their improved display as forward Cheung Yiu Hin struck the opener in the 58th minute.
But the win that Hong Kong, China were craving for was undone with six minutes left of regulation time with Aly Al Alawi netting the equaliser.
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