Oman Reach Gulf Cup 27 Semi-Finals After Rare Drawing of Lots

Oman secured the second qualifying berth for the Gulf Cup 27 semi-finals through a drawing of lots, advancing at Iraq’s expense in an unusual resolution to the qualification race.

The draw followed an urgent meeting of the Gulf football federation’s competitions committee to settle which of the two teams would progress.

The outcome handed Oman a place in the final four and ended Iraq’s hopes of advancing to the semi-finals.

The information provided did not specify the circumstances that made the draw necessary or detail the committee’s deliberations before the decision.