1988 Arab Cup final

1988 Arab Cup final Sport City Amman JO 78.jpg 1988 Arab Cup Iraq IRQ 1963 30px 1 Syria SYR 1980 30px 1 Iraq won 4–3 on penalties 21 July 1988 Amman International Stadium Amman Basil Gorgis (Iraq) Abdelali Naciri (Morocco) 15,000 Clear 1985 1992 The 1988 Arab Cup final was a football match that took place on 21 July 1988, at the Amman International Stadium in Amman, Jordan, to determine the winner of the 1988 Arab Cup. Iraq defeated Syria 4–3 on penalties after a draw 1–1 in regulation and extra time to win their fourth Arab Cup.https://www.kooora.com/?c=353&stage=4 كأس العرب الخامسة في السعودية 1988 النهائي kooora.com 2024-01-19 This victory marked Iraq's dominance in Arab football during the 1980s, having previously won three Arab Cups. Basil Gorgis was instrumental in Iraq’s success, scoring their goal and converting his penalty in the shootout. The final also showcased Syria’s resilience, with Walid Al-Nasser scoring their only goal in the match. Road to the final Both teams showed exceptional performances during the tournament, with Iraq finishing first in their group and defeating host Jordan in the semi-finals, while Syria reached the final after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Egypt. Iraq SyriaOpponentsResultsOpponentsResults Group stageTUN 19591–1ALG Algeria UT Algeria university team1–1LBN0–0BHR2–123 KSA Saudi Arabia Ol.2–023 KUW Kuwait Ol.1–0EGY0–0JOR0–2 Semi-finalsJOR3–0EGY0–0 4–3 Match The final was a closely contested affair, with both teams scoring in the first half. Walid Al-Nasser gave Syria the lead in the 33rd minute, but Iraq’s Basil Gorgis equalized just a minute later. The match remained level through extra time, and the result was decided via penalties, where Iraq triumphed 4–3. Key Moments - 33rd minute: Walid Al-Nasser opened the scoring with a header off a corner kick. - 34th minute: Basil Gorgis quickly responded with a powerful shot from outside the box. - Penalty shootout: Iraq’s players converted four penalties, with Samir Shaker and Laith Hussein among the scorers. Syria missed two crucial penalties, sealing Iraq’s victory. Match details 21 July 1988 20:00 3 Iraq 1963 1–1 yes Syria 1980 Gorgis 34 Al-Nasser 33 Amman International Stadium, Amman 15,000 Abdelali Naciri (Morocco) Mohammed Hussein Qais Shaker Oraibi 4–3 Kardaghli Ahmad Jakalan Saad Leyous Legacy The 1988 Arab Cup Final remains a significant moment in Arab football history. Iraq's victory cemented their status as one of the top teams in the region, while the match itself is remembered for its dramatic penalty shootout. Ammo Baba, Iraq’s legendary coach, was lauded for his tactical brilliance throughout the tournament. References External links 1988 Arab Cup - rsssf.com Arab Cup 1988 Summary - kooora.com F 1988 Category:Iraq national football team matches Category:Syria national football team matches Category:July 1988 sports events in Asia Category:1987–88 in Iraqi football Category:1988 in Syrian sport Category:Football matches in Jordan