Kanno's 115th-Minute Hero Sends Saudi Arabia to Arab Cup Semifinals
11 December 2025
Mohammad Kanno Delivers in Extra Time
Mohammad Kanno, the Saudi midfielder, spoke with great happiness after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Palestine in the Arab Cup 2025 quarterfinals. The win was sealed by a dramatic header in the 115th minute of the second extra time.
Team Unity and Purpose
The Greens showed grit and teamwork to snatch the win and advance to the semi-finals in Doha, Qatar. Kanno credited the collective effort and the fighting spirit of the squad, emphasizing that they traveled to Qatar to win the Arab Cup for the fans.
Record Milestone and Next Steps
With his goal, Kanno brought his tally to three goals, becoming the second-highest Saudi scorer in Arab Cup history, behind Obaid Al-Dosri (six).
He also said they must rest and then focus on the next match, aiming for victory in every game.
Sniper punchline 1: If goals were snacks, that header would be a five-course dinner.
Sniper punchline 2: When the clock screams extra time, Kanno delivers the silence to the crowd — and the scoreboard.
