Saudi Arabia ends a 22-year wait and wins the Gulf Cup.

Saleh Abu Shamat nearly added a third goal moments later when he broke away from UAE goalkeeper Khalid Issa, but his shot hit the right post.

In the 38th minute, the referee awarded a penalty to the UAE after a foul by Bruno on Hassan Tembakti, but he reversed his decision after reviewing the video technology.

The Saudi national team maintained its lead in the second half to win the title for the first time since 2004, while the UAE national team finished in second place.

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With strong support from the fans, the Saudi national team, which hosted the tournament, started the match with aggressive pressure that resulted in a goal from Hemam Al-Hemami in the 11th minute, with a shot that changed direction before finding its way into the net.

Two minutes later, Feras Al-Breikan doubled the lead for coach Georgios Donis with a shot from inside the penalty area.

Saleh Abu Shamat nearly added a third goal moments later when he broke away from UAE goalkeeper Khalid Issa, but his shot hit the right post.

In the 38th minute, the referee awarded a penalty to the UAE after a foul by Bruno on Hassan Tembakti, but he reversed his decision after reviewing the video technology.

The Saudi national team maintained its lead in the second half to win the title for the first time since 2004, while the UAE national team finished in second place.