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Oman Draws Lots to Advance Past Iraq
Oman advances to Gulf Cup semi-finals after drawing lots to beat Iraq.
In brief
Oman advances to Gulf Cup semi-finals after drawing lots to beat Iraq. Oman qualified for Gulf Cup semi-finals by drawing lots after finishing level with Iraq in group stage. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Oman edges into Gulf Cup semi-finals
Oman advanced to the semi-finals after drawing lots to beat Iraq following a 3-1 win over Kuwait.
Oman and Iraq tied on four points
Oman and Iraq finished level on four points in their group after Oman's 3-1 win over Kuwait.
Lots as final tie-breaker
Organisers used lots as the final tie-breaker after applying selection criteria including head-to-head results, goal difference, and disciplinary card points.
Musab Al-Shaqsy's yellow card
Oman's Musab Al-Shaqsy received a yellow card for taking his shirt off after scoring a goal against Kuwait.
Oman and Iran tied on disciplinary record
Oman and Iran also finished level on disciplinary records after both were beaten by Saudi Arabia in their group games.
Oman advances to semi-finals
Oman went through to the semi-finals after lots were drawn in the presence of authorities.
The big picture
Oman qualified for Gulf Cup semi-finals by drawing lots after finishing level with Iraq in group stage.
