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RIYADH: The Qatar national team reached the Gulf Cup final with a 3-1demolition of Oman on Sunday after the winners had conceded an early goal at King Fahd International Stadium.<br />
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Oman opened the scoring through Raed Saleh in the 24th minute on Sunday but Qatar hit back with a Hassan Al Haydos penalty in the 36^th minute and then a double from Ali Asad (59 and 67) to seal the win.<br />
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Oman dominated the proceedings as Qatar started the game on jittery note. However, Qatar picked up the pieces after Saleh found the net in the 24th minute.<br />
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Qatar won a penalty when Meshal Abdullah was brought down by Oman goalkeeper with a rough challenge. Al Sadd’s Hassan Al Haydos promptly scored from the penalty spot.<br />
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Later in the second half, Asad became the hero of the night, scoring from close range after the ball had hit the goalpost on both occasions.<br />
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After the game, Abdullah said: “All the players showed good teamwork and a tough spirit against Oman. Thank God we held our nerve and produced the goods.”<br />
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The final will be played on November 26.