BASRA: Iraq defeated Oman 3-2 on Thursday to lift the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time since 1988, but the match was marred by a crush in the crowd before kickoff that resulted in the death of at least one supporter. More than 60,000 were in the arena for the clash, and the crush as fans entered the stadium was also responsible for injuring dozens of others. Ibrahim Bayesh
Manaf Younis scored an extra time winner as hosts Iraq clinched the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup title after a 3 2 win over Oman in the final, marred by stam.