# Oman Draws Lots to Advance Past Iraq

> Oman advances to Gulf Cup semi-finals after drawing lots to beat Iraq.
- Title: Oman Draws Lots to Advance Past Iraq · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: gulf cup, oman, iraq, drawing lots, football, semi-finals, sports, Draws, Lots, Advance, Past, BBC Sport
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ck3reg044xzwo
- Published: 2026-09-30T11:22:23.213+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gulf cup, oman, iraq, drawing lots, football, semi-finals, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Oman qualified for Gulf Cup semi-finals by drawing lots after finishing level with Iraq in group stage.