Drawing of lots sends Oman through to Gulf Cup semis
Oman edge into the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup but they do so in extraordinary fashion after they are picked ahead of Iraq in the drawing of lots.
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Oman edge into the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup but they do so in extraordinary fashion after they are picked ahead of Iraq in the drawing of lots.
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