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Kuwait win Futsal tourney in Qatar

Published: 02 Oct 2013 - 12:46 am | Last Updated: 29 Jan 2022 - 09:20 pm


Kuwait Futsal team members celebrate after receiving the GCC Nations trophy from an official after beating hosts Qatar 5-1 at Suheim bin Hamad Stadium. 

DOHA: Kuwait lifted the 1st GCC National Futsal trophy after coming from a goal behind to hit back with five goals and beat hosts Qatar 5-1 at Suheim bin Hamad Stadium.

Regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia beat Bahrain 6-3 to seal second place in the five-team event.

Bahrain finished in third spot while hosts Qatar were placed fourth.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) finished bottom of the points table.

Saud Al Mohannadi, Secretary General, Qatar Football Association (QFA), gave away the prizes to the best teams.

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