Palestine defeated by Saudi Arabia in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal

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Palestine Falls Short in Historic Run as Saudi Arabia Wins Arab Cup Quarterfinals

In a shocking turn of events, Palestine's historic run at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 came to an abrupt end as they were defeated 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals at Lusail Stadium. The loss marked the end of Palestine's Cinderella story, which saw them reach the knockout stages for the first time ever.

The match was a tight and nervy affair, with neither side able to gain a clear advantage until the 115th minute when Mohamed Kanno's stooping header sealed the win for Saudi Arabia. The goal came after extra time, following an earlier equalizer from Palestine's Oday Dabbagh in normal time.

Saudi Arabia took the lead through Firas Al-Buraikan's penalty kick in the 58th minute, but Palestine levelled just six minutes later through Dabbagh's stunning volley. However, Saudi Arabia ultimately emerged victorious when Kanno headed home in injury time to send Palestine crashing out of the tournament.

The defeat was a crushing blow to Palestine, who had been riding high on their historic run. The team's chances were all but over when Al-Buraikan scored the opening goal from the penalty spot. However, Dabbagh's equalizer gave Palestine hope, and they pushed hard for a winner in the dying minutes.

In the end, however, it was Kanno who proved to be the difference-maker. His late header secured the win for Saudi Arabia, and Palestine were left to ponder what might have been. Despite the loss, Palestine can take pride in their historic run, which saw them reach the quarterfinals for the first time ever.

The defeat sets up a semifinal showdown between Saudi Arabia and Jordan or Iraq, who play on Friday. The winner of that match will face off against Algeria or the United Arab Emirates in the final.
 
man I'm still trying to process what just happened 🤯 Palestine had me all emotional in the beginning but I gotta give it to them for making history and getting as far as they did 💪 it's not always easy to compete with the big boys like Saudi Arabia, who are just on another level right now 🏆 I mean can't blame them for coming out on top but still it's hard not to feel bad for Palestine when you consider how much heart and effort they put into that game 😔
 
I FEEL BAD FOR PALESTINE, THEY WERE SO CLOSE TO MAKING IT FARTHER IN THE TOURNAMENT!!! 🤕 BUT SAUDI ARABIA PLAYED SOME GOOD FOOTBALL AND DESERVED THE WIN! 💪 MOHAMED KANNO WAS A MAN OF THE MATCH, HIS GOAL WAS JUST WHAT SAUDI NEEDED TO SEAL THE DEAL!!! 😅 IT'S BEEN AN AMAZING RIDE FOR PALESTINE SO FAR, AND I'M SURE THEY'LL BE BACK STRONGER THAN EVER! 🔥
 
🤔 This loss is really tough to swallow for Palestine, especially after all they've been through - their historic run was truly inspiring! 🏆 I think what really hurt them was when Al-Buraikan scored that penalty kick in the 58th minute... it seemed like a turning point in the game, and from there on out, Palestine just couldn't get back on track. 💔

But you know what's even more impressive? The fact that they were able to push hard for a winner in the dying minutes... it shows how much heart and determination this team has! ❤️ It's not always easy to come back from a deficit, especially when you're facing off against a top-tier opponent like Saudi Arabia.

Of course, there are some questions about Palestine's preparation and strategy going into this match - were they adequately prepared for the speed and skill of the Saudi Arabian team? 🤔 Did their coaching staff make the right calls during the game?

Despite all these what-ifs, I think it's really important to remember that Palestine's historic run was still an incredible achievement... they showed the world what they're capable of, and that's something to be proud of! 🙌
 
😂🏆 Saudi Arabia's goal was like "I'm not even trying" 😜💪 meanwhile Palestine's goal was like "OMG WE'RE IN THIS!" 😨🏃‍♂️ and then... Kanno just swooped in 👀💥 to save the day 🙌🏽😎
 
Ugh 😩 Palestine was so close to pulling off an epic upset but it just wasn't meant to be 🤕 Their team effort was impressive but they really needed a lucky break and some dodgy refereeing to make it happen 🙄 And now they'll have to go back to the drawing board after such a promising run 💔 At least their fans will always have the memory of that historic run to hold onto, even if it didn't end in victory 🤞
 
The shocking loss by Palestine is just another reminder of how stacked the Middle East sports scene is 💥. I mean, have you seen the resources Saudi Arabia has invested in their sports programs? It's no surprise they came out on top. But at the same time, can't we appreciate the Cinderella story that was Palestine's run here? They gave it their all and went further than anyone expected. Maybe we need to rethink how sports competitions are structured to make sure smaller teams have a fair shot 🤔. And what about the ownership of sports leagues in the Middle East? Is Saudi Arabia trying to use its clout to influence the outcome on the field or is this just a case of having more talent and resources? 🏆
 
omg what can i even say about palestine's run?? 🤯 they went from being dark horses to going down fighting and getting some amazing wins under their belt but sadly it wasn't meant to be 💔 saudi arabia totally deserved the win tho, that kanno dude is a beast on the pitch 🔥 firas al-buraikan's penalty kick was so clutch 🙌 but i gotta give props to oday dabbagh too, his volley was insane 😲 anyway, can't wait for the semifinals to see what saudi arabia does next 💪
 
man that was such an exciting match 🤯 i feel bad for palestine they were so close to pulling it off but saudi arabia just had a better day i guess you can't expect them to have been outplayed by the whole world all tournament lol anyways saudi arabia is definitely in for a tough semifinal match whoever comes out of that one is gonna be super strong 💪
 
Umm so Palestine went from being all hopeful and stuff to being eliminated by Saudi Arabia like 5 minutes after their chance at a win had almost come & gone 🤷‍♂️. I guess you can't handle a little bit of pressure and still manage to surprise people, huh? 😐 Anyway, congrats on the historic run tho, Palestine! You guys definitely showed some spirit 💪. Guess that's what happens when you're not used to playing against top-tier teams 🤦‍♂️.
 
yeah I feel bad for palestine they really went all out and gave it their all 🤕 2-1 is a tough loss but like you said they can hold their heads high cuz they never gonna play in another quarterfinals like this again 💥 saudi arabia's win was pretty sweet tho 😎
 
🤔 I gotta say, Palestine had an amazing run, but they just couldn't pull it off. 2-1 is a tough loss, especially coming after they levelled the score so late on 🕰️. Oday Dabbagh's goal was pure magic, man! 😲 If only their defense could've held strong when Firas Al-Buraikan scored that penalty kick... 🤦‍♂️ Still, gotta give Palestine credit for making it this far – historic run or not, they showed the world what they're capable of 💪. Now, can't wait to see how Saudi Arabia does in the semis! 😉
 
I'm totally gutted that Palestine lost to Saudi Arabia 😒. I mean, they had this amazing run going and were so close to making it to the semis... but I guess it just wasn't meant to be 🤷‍♂️. I don't think anyone saw that comeback from Palestine coming and I'm loving the underdog story 💪. Saudi Arabia might have won, but they didn't exactly blow Palestine out of the water ⚽️. Plus, can we talk about how gorgeous Oday Dabbagh's volley was? 🤩 That guy's got skills! 😎
 
I'm so bummed for the Palestinian team 🤕! They had the whole country behind them, cheering them on to their historic run 🇵🇸. I know losing can be tough, but they should be super proud of what they've achieved - making it to the quarterfinals is a huge deal for any team! 😊 And who knows, maybe next time they'll come back even stronger 💪.

It's also gotta be tough on their young players, just starting out and getting to experience this level of competition at such a young age 🤓. I hope they learn from this experience and keep pushing forward - there are no limits to what they can achieve! 💫
 
Man, Palestine's run was so inspiring 🤩... I mean, they were literally the underdogs in every game, but they just kept pushing forward and never gave up 💪. And to get to the quarterfinals is already a huge achievement - it's like they proved to everyone that they belong on that stage 🌟.

But yeah, Saudi Arabia was definitely the better team today... I mean, they just wore them down in the end 🏆. That Kanno goal at 115 minutes was a total game-changer - Palestine had so many chances before that, but it's like they were waiting for that one moment to happen ⏰.

Still, I feel bad for Palestine... they gave it their all and didn't let anything go, you know? And hey, as long as they can hold their heads high and be proud of what they accomplished, that's all that matters 💕.
 
man what an incredible run by palestine 🤯 i mean they made it to the quarterfinals for the first time ever and gave saudi arabia a run for their money 😅 even though they didn't win, i think they should be super proud of themselves for putting up such a good fight. it's not always easy competing against stronger teams and coming out on top, but palestine showed heart and determination 💪 let's keep supporting them and hoping they'll make another deep run in the tournament 🎉
 
🤔 this is such a bummer for palestine they played so well but just ran out of steam i feel bad for them, they def deserve to be in the semis 🤕 anyway, gotta give it up to saudi arabia, they played solid and got the win 🙌 congrats to them! 😊
 
🤦‍♂️ come on saudi arabia's 3rd goal was literally from a header in injury time what even is that 🙄... and can't palestine just have one decent penalty kick? 🤷‍♂️ al-buraikan's pen is all i'm seeing rn 😒
 
I'm sad to see Palestine's run come to an end, but gotta say, it was still super inspiring to see them make it so far 🤯. They showed the whole world what they're capable of, and that takes a lot of guts. But, I gotta be real, Saudi Arabia played a solid game too 😊. Their squad depth is definitely something to be admired. Still, you can't help but feel for Palestine - they put everything on the line out there and gave it their all 💔. The historic run might not have ended in a win, but it's still gonna leave a lasting impact on the team and the Arab football community 🙌.
 
😐 Saudi Arabia's win over Palestine was super satisfying to watch 🏆 but at what cost? Palestine's team looked like they gave it their all out there, you could feel the desperation when they were down 2-1 😩. Still gotta give credit where credit is due, Kanno's goal was a game-changer 💥 and Saudi Arabia played some solid football too 🙌. Can't help but feel bad for Palestine though, what a heartbreaking end to their historic run 🤕
 
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