On another high-stakes day at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, Morocco defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 at Lusail Stadium to finish top of Group B, while Oman were eliminated despite beating Comoros 2-1 at Stadium 974.Saudi Arabia had already secured qualification before kick-off, and the final standings saw Morocco advance as group winners, the Green Falcons follow in second place, and Oman finish third on four points ahead of winless debutants Comoros.Morocco entered the match knowing a draw would be enough to progress, but they seized control early. After Saudi Arabia made several changes following their earlier qualification from back-to-back victories, the Green Falcons still threatened first when Saleh Abu Al Shamat’s looping header beat goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid but struck the crossbar in the sixth minute.Morocco responded immediately and found the breakthrough in the 11th. Tarik Tissoudali laid the ball off to Karim El Berkaoui, who finished calmly under pressure from the Saudi defence to make it 1-0.The goal allowed Morocco to manage the rhythm of the game, keeping Saudi Arabia largely to long-range attempts throughout the first half. After the interval, El Berkaoui went close again with a powerful low strike from distance.Saudi Arabia, however, grew into the match and pushed hard for an equaliser. Midway through the second half, substitute Abdullah Al Hamdan won a penalty after a foul by Amin Zahzouh - a decision confirmed by VAR. Al Hamdan attempted a Panenka-style finish but lifted the effort over the bar, wasting Saudi Arabia’s best chance.Morocco absorbed sustained pressure in the closing minutes but held firm to secure the win. El Berkaoui’s early strike earned him the Player of the Match award and ensured Morocco finished atop Group B. Despite the defeat, Saudi Arabia comfortably progressed to the quarterfinals thanks to earlier victories over Oman and Comoros.Over at Stadium 974, Oman entered the match needing a win and a strong goal difference to stay alive. They started aggressively, with Issam Al Sabhi missing two close-range opportunities in the opening half-hour, Zahir Al Aghbari forcing two saves from Comoros goalkeeper Ali Ahamada, and Jameel Al Yahmadi firing wide.The breakthrough came in the 30th minute in dramatic fashion: Ahamada attempted to dribble past Al Sabhi inside his six-yard box, lost the ball, and the Omani forward finished into an empty net for 1-0.Al Sabhi doubled Oman’s lead shortly before halftime, meeting a cross with a swooping header in the 43rd. The two-goal cushion raised hopes of a sizeable victory, but the momentum shifted after the break.In the 68th, Nassuir Hamidou produced a brilliant solo effort to bring Comoros back into the match at 2-1. The debutants created several late opportunities but failed to convert, ending their campaign with three defeats but plenty of spirit.---Make sure to check out our social media to keep track of the latest content. Instagram - @qatarlivingX - @qatarlivingFacebook - Qatar LivingYouTube - qatarlivingofficial