It Almost Turned Joy into Disappointment.. Oman's Player Celebration Against Kuwait Sparks Controversy

The way Omani national team player Musab Al-Shuqasi celebrated the third goal he scored for his country against Kuwait in the first round of the Gulf Cup sparked widespread interaction, as this celebration could have jeopardized the qualification, leading to the elimination of the "Omani Red" in the first round. The Sultanate's team made a "comeback" against Kuwait after trailing by a goal, as Nasser Al-Rawahi equalized in the 65th minute before adding the second goal himself in the 81st minute.

In the 84th minute, Al-Shuqasi scored the goal that secured qualification for Oman, as the Omani team was tied with the Iraqi team in points, goals scored, and goals conceded, but Oman excelled in fair play with one fewer yellow card than the "Black Lions of the Tigris." Before the celebration, Iraq had 8 yellow cards while Oman had 7 yellow cards, following a warning given to Iraqi striker Ayman Hussein in the 75th minute of the match against Saudi Arabia.

However, the Omani goal scorer almost turned joy into sorrow with his celebration when he took off his shirt and received a yellow card, which leveled the two teams in fair play. This celebration led to both teams resorting to a draw, which Oman ultimately won, securing their place in the semifinals, finishing second in the group behind Saudi Arabia.