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Dubai, UAE (CNN) – The Qatari team met Thursday in Saudi Arabia at the UAE Asian Cup in 2019. Qatar won the match with two goals, despite the high level of sport observed by all players. Some of the most controversial events are highlighted.
Whistles and anthem
When the Qatari anthem played the Qatari anthem, the hissing of this hymn sparked a major debate in the Qatari media, which several Qatari journalists expressed dissatisfaction with this behavior of the Saudi public.
Some media officials have accused the Saudi Footballers Association of deliberately pushing supporters to whistle while playing the Qatari anthem, but without concrete evidence.
See also: Scenes from the Asian Cup. A "sports spirit" between players from Saudi Arabia and Qatar and a warning to expel Lebanon
Omani public
Some Omani fans surprised everyone at the Zayed stadium after the match ended when they entered the stands and began celebrating with Qatar players their victory over Saudi Arabia.
Some fans in Saudi Arabia have angered fans in Oman. A video posted on Saoui fans' social networks accuses Omani fans of encouraging everyone, not just Qatar, and showing a Saudi flag on his cheek.
The Qatari public
"The Qatari public could not come to the UAE to cheer on his team," he said. "The media committee reacted by stating that it was violating the rules and regulations of the International Federation.
Qatar has qualified as the leader of the fifth group and will meet the Iraqi team in the role of 16, while Saudi Arabia will take second place to face Japan in the same role.
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