Bahrain to face Saudi Arabia in "Bahrain 11" football final

Bahrain last night inched closer towards securing the Soccer Championship trophy in the First GCC Games (Bahrain 11), defeating the UAE 4-2 to book their berth in the final. In the semi-final clash, held at the National Stadium in Riffa, Bahrain took another significant step towards winning one of the main disciplines of the Games following a superb all-round show. Two second-half goals from rising striker Sami Al Hussaini and one each from Ismaeel Abdullatif and Fahad Al Hardan lifted the home side past their less-experienced Emirati side. The UAE, whose goals came from Fahad Salem and Ahmed Burman, are taking part in the Tournament with the under-19 squad. In the final, scheduled for tomorrow, Bahrain will take on Saudi Arabia who defeated Qatar 2-0 in the other semi-final played later yesterday.