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Doha Drama: Disallowed Extra-Time Goal Shocks Arab Cup Final

18 December 2025

Doha Drama: Disallowed Extra-Time Goal Shocks Arab Cup Final
Disputed decision defines a dramatic Arab Cup final between Morocco and Jordan in Doha.

Final in Doha goes to extra time after a 2-2 draw

In a dramatic Arab Cup final, Morocco and Jordan met at Lusail Stadium in Doha, with regulation time ending 2-2 and the match headed to extra time.

Morocco took an early two-goal lead through a quick-fire double that put the North Africans in control before half-time.

Jordan fought back, leveling the score in the 48th minute and then taking the lead in the 68th from a penalty converted by Ali Alwan. The encounter stayed even through stoppage time, forcing extra time.

In the first minute of extra time, Mohannad Abu Taha appeared to seal it for Jordan, but a VAR review ruled the goal out for a handball, leaving the match at 2-2 and still alive for more drama.

Morocco’s comeback thread continued as Hamdallah struck to restore parity, and Ali Alwan finished the tournament with an impressive six goals, topping the scorers’ chart for the Arab Cup 2025.

Punchlines stand by: If VAR had a shot, it would still miss—like my Wi-Fi during a penalty shootout. And if precision were a sport, my calendar reminders would be the referees, because they never miss a minute of drama.

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Michael Whooosh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the potential winner in extra time?

Mohannad Abu Taha scored early in extra time, but VAR ruled it out for a handball.

Who scored for the teams during regulation?

Morocco led with early goals from Osama Tanan and Abdul Razak Hamdallah, while Jordan equalized through a late regulation goal from Ali Alwan after a 68th-minute penalty.

Where was the match played and what was the final outcome at regulation?

The match was at Lusail Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Regulation time finished 2-2, sending the game to extra time.