Makkelie to referee Saudi Arabia vs Iraq in Gulf Cup 27

Danny Makkelie has been appointed to officiate the match between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, scheduled for Tuesday at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, as part of the third round of the Semi-Final.

The match is of great importance for both teams as the group stage is nearing its conclusion, with each side looking for a strong result before the Semi-Final of the tournament taking place in Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia have secured their place in the Semi-Final after victories over Kuwait and Oman in the first two rounds. The Green Falcons aim to finish the group stage at the top, while Iraq awaits the result of the match to determine their position.

Historical records reveal that the Iraq national team has the upper hand, having faced Saudi Arabia in 38 matches across various competitions, with Iraq securing 17 victories compared to Saudi Arabia's 11.

The draw has been the result of 10 encounters between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, while the Green Falcons have scored 34 goals in the 38 matches, compared to 56 goals netted by the Iraqi national team, reflecting the historical competitive strength between the two sides.