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Rain Spoils the Show at the Arab Cup

December 18, 2025 hespress.com
Rain Spoils the Show at the Arab Cup

Second half of Saudi Arabia vs UAE match at Arab Cup postponed due to heavy rain.

SUMMARY

The second half of the third-place match between Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the Arab Cup was postponed due to heavy rain at Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Second half of Saudi Arabia vs UAE match postponed due to heavy rain.
  • First half ended in a goalless draw.
  • Final match between Morocco and Jordan scheduled at Lusail Stadium.

CORE SUBJECT

Postponement of Arab Cup match due to rain

The refereeing team for the Saudi Arabia vs UAE match, which determines the third and fourth places in the Arab Cup held in Qatar, decided to postpone the start of the second half due to the heavy rainfall witnessed at the match stadium.

The match between the Saudi national team and their UAE counterparts is being held on the pitch of Khalifa International Stadium.

The first half ended in a goalless draw, while the stadium announcer asked the attending fans to remain in their seats, awaiting the resumption of the match.

It is worth noting that the final match of the tournament, which will be between the Moroccan and Jordanian teams, is scheduled for 5 PM Moroccan time at Lusail Stadium.

KEYWORDS

Arab Cup Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates match postponement rain Qatar Khalifa International Stadium

MENTIONED ENTITIES 7

Saudi Arabia

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National football team

United Arab Emirates

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National football team

Qatar

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Host country of the Arab Cup tournament

Khalifa International Stadium

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Stadium where the Saudi Arabia vs UAE match was held

Morocco

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National football team

Jordan

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National football team

Lusail Stadium

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Stadium where the final match will be held

KEY DECISIONS 1

Postponement of the start of the second half of the Saudi Arabia vs UAE match due to heavy rain

Decision Maker: Match refereeing team
Impact Areas:
Saudi Arabia vs UAE match Arab Cup tournament