Bahrain’s national football team secured a spot in the Gulf Cup (Khaleeji Zain 26) final after a 1-0 victory over Kuwait at Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in the tournament’s semi final match. The match’s lone goal was scored by Mohamed Jassim Marhoon in the 74th minute. Bahrain played with ten men from the 51st minute following the red card shown to Mahdi Abduljabbar. Bahrain will face Oman in the Gulf Cup final.