# Erbil SC wins Gulf Club Champions League match after Al Ettifaq misses

> Al Ettifaq failed to attend Gulf Club Champions League match, awarding Erbil SC a win.
- Title: Erbil SC wins Gulf Club Champions League match after Al…
- Summary: Al Ettifaq failed to attend Gulf Club Champions League match, awarding Erbil SC a win. Erbil SC won Gulf Club Champions League match after Al Ettifaq did not…
- Keywords: erbil sc, al ettifaq, gulf club champions league, saudi football federation, iraq, referees, forfeit, sports, Erbil, wins, Gulf, Club
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/iraqi-club-erbin-win-after-opponent-does-not-turn-up-for-gulf-club-champions-league-match/article71637742.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:36:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: erbil sc, al ettifaq, gulf club champions league, saudi football federation, iraq, referees, forfeit, sports
## Gulf Club Champions League match
Erbil SC won Gulf Club Champions League match after Al Ettifaq did not show up for the game.
## Al Ettifaq missed match
Al Ettifaq never arrived for the match despite referees and fans present.
## Al Ettifaq's statement
Al Ettifaq confirmed management efforts to address the situation with Saudi Football Federation support.
## Regional tensions
Saudi club delegation could not travel to Iraq due to regional tensions.
## Forfeit decision
Match was forfeited, giving Erbil SC the win.
## Result
Erbil SC won Gulf Club Champions League match after Al Ettifaq did not show up.
## Key takeaway

Erbil SC won Gulf Club Champions League match after Al Ettifaq did not show up for the game.