The Saudi national team achieved a 2-0 victory over Yemen, in the first round of the group stage of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup 2023 match at Basra International Stadium, in Basra. Saudi player, Sumayhan Al-Nabit managed to score the Saudi national team's first goal against Yemen, in the 19th minute, with a shot that beat goalkeeper Salem Al-Harish and hit the right corner of the net. Musab Al-Juwayr added the second goal for the Saudi national team in the 34th minute from a penalty kick. The penaly was awarded after Samihan Al-Nabit was obstructed inside the penalty area. The Saudi national team scored the first 3 points at the start of its march in the 25th Gulf Cup, to lead the first group, while Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman came in second place after a goalless draw in the opening match. Yemen has yet open its account. — SPA
