UAE see off Oman to set up first final against Saudi Arabia since 1996

DAMMAM: Dec. 21, 1996 — that was the last time the UAE met Saudi Arabia in a final, a nervy encounter that ended 0-0 after 120 minutes before the Green Falcons clinched the title for the third time on penalties, denying the Whites glory in their own backyard. Thirty years later, the competition may differ, but the desire for victory is the same. The UAE beat Oman 1-0 in the 27th Gulf Cup semifinal on Saturday to set up a date with Saudi Arabia in the final — Zlatko Dalić's side now aiming to go