By Sports Reporter/Jeddah
Oman thrashed Kuwait 5-0 to set up a semi-final clash with Qatar in the Gulf Cup yesterday.
Said Salem was the hero of Oman’s emphatic win, the forward netting a sensational hat-trick to help his team top Group B.
Abdulaziz al-Muqbali scored the other two goals for Oman who had drawn with Saudi Arabia and UAE earlier.
The Omanis topped the group on goal difference after the UAE also scored their first win yesterday, a 2-0 romp over Iraq, to finish on five points from three matches.
Ali Ahmed al-Mabkhout scored both goals for UAE, who will now take on Group A toppers Saudi Arabia in the last four.
Qatar qualified for the semis in second spot from Group A after finishing on three points from as many matches.
The semi-finals will be played on Sunday, while the final is slated for November 26.
