Qatar edged out by Yemen in Gulf U-20 Championship

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August 31, 2025
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31-August-2025

Qatar edged out by Yemen in Gulf U-20 Championship

Abha, Saudi Arabia – Qatar’s U-20 side fell to a narrow 1–0 defeat against Yemen in their second Group A encounter at the Gulf U-20 Championship in Saudi Arabia.

The decisive moment came in the 21st minute when Yemeni forward Mokhtar Mowafaq converted his team’s early dominance into the game’s only goal. Despite going behind, team Qatar  regrouped after the break, showing more control in midfield and creating promising chances. Spanish coach Emmanuel Infante made several changes to inject fresh energy, but the equalizer proved elusive.

With the defeat, Qatar remain on a single point following their opening 2–2 draw with Kuwait, while Yemen climbed to three points level with hosts Saudi Arabia, who face Kuwait later in the day at Prince Sultan Sports City Stadium.

Qatar’s final group-stage challenge will be a high-stakes meeting with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at the same venue.

The championship brings together eight teams, divided into two groups: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Yemen in Group A, while Group B features Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, and Egypt, who joined by invitation after the UAE withdrew. Matches are being staged at Prince Sultan Sports City and Damac Club Stadiums.