Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates: 3 previous encounters in the knockout stages of the Arabian Gulf Cup

The Saudi and United Arab Emirates national teams have booked their places in the Semi-Final of the Arabian Gulf Cup "Gulf 27", after the Green overcame Qatar on penalties 3-2, and the White defeated Oman by a goal to nil.

The match on Tuesday carries an impressive record between the two teams in the knockout stages, having met three times previously in the Semi-Final of the Arabian Gulf Cup during the 2007, 2010, and 2014 editions.

The first knockout clash between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates took place in the Arabian Gulf Cup 2007, when the Whites secured victory with a late goal from Ismail Matar.

Saudi Arabia reached the final of the Arabian Gulf Cup 2010 after defeating the United Arab Emirates 1-0 in the Semi-Final, avenging their previous exit.

Saudi Arabia triumphed over the United Arab Emirates in the Arabian Gulf Cup 2014 Semi-Final, winning 3-2 in a match that saw five goals scored.

The clash is renewed after 12 years, this time in the Arabian Gulf Cup Final, where both teams are looking to secure the title in a match between neighbors who are accustomed to appearing in major events.