Bahrain fight back to stun Oman and lift Gulf Cup

Kuwait City: Two minutes were enough to turn a dramatic Arabian Gulf Cup final in Bahrain s favour as they came back from a goal down to beat Oman 2 1...

Kuwait City: Two minutes were enough to turn a dramatic Arabian Gulf Cup final in Bahrain’s favour as they came back from a goal down to beat Oman 2-1 and lift their second Gulf title in Kuwait.

Oman had taken a first half lead, and looked to be heading towards their third title, but Bahrain fought back in sensational style.

The atmosphere inside the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium was electric as 57,674 fans anticipated a festival of football provided by the tournament’s two most impressive sides who topped their respective groups.

Following an early spell of Oman pressure, it was Bahrain who missed a golden opportunity to take the lead on 12 minutes when Mohamed Marhoon blazed over with the goal at his mercy from inside the six-yard box.

But Oman went ahead four minutes later when Ali Al Busaidi’s out-swinging corner was headed home superbly by winger Abdul Rahman Al Mushaifri.