Gulf Football Body Hands Saudi Club 3-0 Defeat, QR150,000 Fine For Missing Iraq Match
The match, part of the second round of Group C in the 2026-2027 competition, was scheduled to take place at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq.
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In an official statement, the committee said its decision was reached in accordance with the regulations governing the Gulf Football Federation's competitions and the disciplinary powers vested in it.
It added that the ruling followed a review of reports submitted by the Competitions Committee and an assessment of the circumstances surrounding the club's failure to attend the match, in line with the established procedures for such cases.
The Gulf Football Federation reiterated its commitment to applying its rules and regulations consistently across all participating clubs, without exception.
It said this approach was aimed at ensuring fairness, safeguarding equal opportunities among teams and maintaining compliance with the rules and procedures governing its competitions.
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