Saudi Arabia opens Gulf Cup 27 with victory over Kuwait

Saudi Arabia claimed a 1-0 victory over Kuwait in their Gulf Cup 27 Group A opener in Jeddah. A Kuwaiti defender inadvertently turned a Saudi cross into the net for the match's only goal. Mohammed Abu Al Shamat's goal was ruled out for a foul. Saudi Arabia topped Group A with three points after Iraq and Oman drew 1-1.

a Kuwaiti defender inadvertently turned into the net a Saudi cross