Basra, Jan. 11 (BNA): Bahrain, the defending champion, came one step closer to securing a place in the semi-finals, after defeating its Qatari counterparts 2-1 in the second round of the group stage of the 25th Arabian Gulf League. cup.
The national team staged a stunning second-half comeback to claim a 2-1 win over Qatar in an exciting Group B match played at the Olympic Portal Stadium in Basra, Iraq.
Defending champions Bahrain lead the four-team group with six points from two wins in their previous matches against the UAE and Qatar. They will only need a draw in their final game against Kuwait on Friday to ensure they top the group.
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