1966 Arab Cup final
The 1966 Arab Cup Final was a football match that took place on 10 April 1966, at the Al-Kashafa Stadium in Baghdad, Iraq, to determine the winner of the 1966 Arab Cup. Iraq defeated Syria 2–1 with two goals from Ismail Gorgis to Iraq and a goal from Nureddin Idlibi to Syria, to win their second Arab Cup.[1]
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| Event | 1966 Arab Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 10 April 1966 | ||||||
| Venue | Al-Kashafa Stadium, Baghdad | ||||||
| Referee | Mamdouh Khourma (Jordan) | ||||||
| Attendance | 20,000 | ||||||
Road to the final
| Iraq | Syria | ||
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| Opponents | Results | Opponents | Results |
| Group stage | |||
| Lebanon | 0–0 | North Yemen | 4–1 |
| Jordan | 2–1 | Libya | 0–0 |
| Kuwait | 3–1 | Palestine | 3–1 |
| Bahrain | 10–1 | ||
| Semi-finals | |||
| Libya | 3–1 | Lebanon | 1–0 |
Match Summary
Iraq emerged victorious with a close 2-1 win over Syria. Ismail Gorgis proved to be the hero for the Iraqi side, scoring both their goals. Syria managed a consolation goal through Nureddin Idlibi, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Iraqi dominance.
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References
- "عبدالسلام عارف يحضر نهائي كأس العرب ١٩٦٦". Al Gardenia. Moayed Al-Zwini. 8 May 2018.
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