"Palestine's historic run at the the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 is over after a 2-1 defeat after extra time by Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals at Lusail Stadium. Mohamed Kanno's stooping header settled matters in the 115th minute of Thursday's match, which was level at 1-1 after normal time. Firas Al-Buraikan had given the Saudis a 58th-minute lead from the penalty spot, but Palestine who earlier this year reached the AFC Asian Cup knockout stages for the first time levelled six minutes later through Oday Dabbagh."
"In a tight first half, only one side managed a shot on target, a reflection of Saudi's share of the play, which included four efforts off target compared with Palestine's one. It came when Salem Al-Dawsari very nearly provided the spark to open up the Palestine defence. The Saudi forward burst into the box via the inside right channel and squared his cross-come-shot that was only palmed away by Rami Hamada, who dived off his line but could only tip the ball towards the onrushing group of players. Al Buraikan, Al-Dawsari's strike partner, looked certain for a simple tap-in to break the deadlock, but was denied at the last moment by a toe poke from Hamed Hamdan to concede a corner."
Saudi Arabia defeated Palestine 2-1 after extra time in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal at Lusail Stadium. Mohamed Kanno scored the decisive header in the 115th minute after a 1-1 scoreline in normal time. Firas Al-Buraikan opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 58th minute and Oday Dabbagh equalised six minutes later. Palestine had earlier reached the AFC Asian Cup knockout stages for the first time this year. The first half was tight with few shots on target, and Saudi chances from Salem Al-Dawsari and Al-Buraikan were repelled. Jordan or Iraq will face Saudi Arabia in the semifinals.
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