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Palestine Defeat Hosts Qatar in Fifa Arab Cup Opener
Palestine earned 3 points with a 91st-minute own goal against Qatar, marking a symbolic win reflecting resilience and solidarity with Gaza, officials said.
- On Monday , Palestine national football team defeated host nation Qatar national football team 1-0 in their first 2025 Arab Cup match at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor.
- Amid charged atmosphere, the FIFA-recognised Arab Cup unites AFC and CAF teams, while stadium chants voiced solidarity for Gaza during the match.
- A dramatic finish saw a stoppage-time own goal by Qatari defender Sultan al-Burkaik divert a Mohammed Saleh header into the net after the match remained 0-0 through regulation time.
- As a result, Palestine takes 3 points in Group A with the win, leaving Qatar without points, and the people of Gaza celebrated the match as a morale-boosting moment.
- Beyond sport, the Palestinian symbolic victory frames resilience as Qatar hosts the 2025 Arab Cup from December 1 to 18 across six stadiums.
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