Saudi Arabia kick off 2022 Arab Cup U-20 with 2-0 win over Mauritania

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia have kicked off their 2022 Arab Cup U-20 campaign with a 2-0 win over Mauritania in Abha.

The young Falcons have been placed alongside Mauritania and Iraq in Group A of the 18-team tournament, which runs until Aug. 6

Saudi’s goals came from Abdulmalik Al-Ayiri after five minutes and Abdullah Radif 10 minutes later, ensuring that the home team leads the table on three points.

Mauritania will face Iraq on Saturday, before Saudi face off against the latter on Tuesday.