Oman Win Gulf Cup 27 Semi-Final Place in Rare Draw Decision

Oman have secured the second qualifying berth for the Gulf Cup 27 semi-finals after a drawing of lots went their way at Iraq’s expense.

The decision followed an urgent meeting of the Gulf football federation’s competitions committee to settle the qualification issue.

The unusual outcome put Oman into the last four, while Iraq missed out on the place decided by the draw.

The available details did not specify what led to the drawing of lots or the criteria applied before the committee resorted to it.