Saudi Arabia reach semifinals of 2022 WAFF U-23 Championship

Saudi Arabia have qualified for the semifinals of the 2022 West Asian Football Federation U-23 Championship after beating Bahrain 2-0 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Wednesday night.

The victory saw the Green Falcons top Group B on goal difference after they finished level on three points with Syria, who took second place and the other semifinal spot. Bahrain have been eliminated.

Saudi’s goals came from Ahmed Al-Ghamdi in the 31st minute and Ziad Al-Juhani in the 58th.

The hosts will now meet Oman in Friday’s last-four clash while Syria take on Qatar.

The two semifinals will be played at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, with the final on Tuesday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.