Morocco, the Atlas Lions defeated Jordan to lift the FIFA Arab Cup, in an incredible final at the Lusail Stadium, breaking Jordanian hearts with a 3-2 nail biter.
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Morocco Ease Past UAE To Reach Arab Cup Finals
The Atlas Lions of Morocco quelled UAE’s challenge to record an impressive 3-0 win over the Emiratis to reach the Finals of the FIFA Arab Cup.
Arab Cup : UAE Knock Over Algeria To Reach Semis
The Emiratis delivered a knock-out punch to the Foxes from Algeria to reach the semi-finals of the Arab Cup, in a major upset, in a thrilling clash at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar. The Desert Warriors and the defending champions, Algeria, were the favourites to go through, but a determined UAE side upset Algeria’s applecart.Continue reading “Arab Cup : UAE Knock Over Algeria To Reach Semis”
Arab Cup Quarters : Palestine Go Down Fighting To Saudi Arabia
Palestine’s dream run in the Arab Cup eventually came to a halt when the Lions of Canaan were beaten by Saudi Arabia in the quarter-finals at the Lusail Stadium last night. The Saudis had to dig deep to come unscathed as Palestine refused to cave in. The challengers were determined to make it their night,Continue reading “Arab Cup Quarters : Palestine Go Down Fighting To Saudi Arabia”
Arab Cup : Its Time For The Quarter Finals
The Group Stage of the Arab Cup culminated last night. The top two teams from each of the 4 groups made it to the quarter-finals, beginning tomorrow. It was a well-fought group stage, which threw more surprises than expected, and though some of the bigger teams did not have their A players on duty, theirContinue reading “Arab Cup : Its Time For The Quarter Finals”
Arab Cup : Belligerent Palestine Snatch A Point Against Tunisia, Go Atop Group A
Palestine, the Lions of Canaan, staged a spectacular fight-back against Tunisia at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, last night, to force a 2-2 draw. The result putting the gritty Palestinians at the top of Group A and favourites to qualify for the knockout stage. Palestine has displayed unprecedented determination in the two matches it hasContinue reading “Arab Cup : Belligerent Palestine Snatch A Point Against Tunisia, Go Atop Group A”
Arab Cup : Brave Palestine Shock Qatar
Hosts Qatar clashed with Palestine in a Group A contest of the Arab Cup last night. The iconic Al-Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor was packed to the limits in support of their home team and one of the favourites in the tournament. Palestinians, who have been on an upward curve, were no pushovers. Having come closeContinue reading “Arab Cup : Brave Palestine Shock Qatar”
Arab Cup : Syria Stun World Cup Bound Tunisia
The Arab Cup began in Qatar with the inaugural match played out between Tunisia and Syria at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Doha this evening. Tunisia, under Manager Sami Trabelsi, have had a great year, leading to their qualification to the FIFA World Cup and therefore were favourites to get past Syria. Syrian FootballContinue reading “Arab Cup : Syria Stun World Cup Bound Tunisia”