Two Assists, One Dream: Saudi Arabia’s Calm Confidence After Opening Arab Cup Win

Match Recap

Salem Al-Dosari, captain of the Saudi national team, commented on the chances squandered during the clash with Oman in the 2025 Arab Cup. Al-Dosari set up two goals to help Saudi win 2-1 against Oman, yesterday, at Education City Stadium in Doha, in the opening group stage. However, 'The Tornado' also missed several gilt-edged chances, including a one-on-one in stoppage time. Al-Dosari spoke after the match in the post-match press conference, saying: 'My faith in God is strong, and I am hopeful that it will bring us better luck in the second or third game.' Saudi Arabia will face Comoros on Friday, in the second group game, before finishing this phase against Morocco on Monday. He added: 'The most important thing is not to score, but that the Saudi team wins, and that is what happened.'

Outlook and Legacy

Regarding his goal in the tournament, the Tornado said: 'I have a clear objective, not only for me, but for all the players, which is to win the title, and we will take things step by step, we must stay united, and we will achieve our goal in the end.' It is worth noting that the Green Falcons are the second-most successful team in the Arab Cup, with two titles (1998 and 2002), two titles behind Iraq, the most decorated. Punchlines: If goals counted for swagger, Al-Dosari would lead the charts; if teamwork counted for trophies, this squad would fill the shelf. And yes, I kid you not—watch this space, more drama ahead.