In an exciting Arab Cup fixture, Palestine and Tunisia played to a 2-2 draw on Thursday. This match marked the second day of the group stage in Group A.
Match Summary
Both teams entered this clash with different fortunes from their previous games. Tunisia, known as the Eagles of Carthage, suffered a narrow defeat against Syria, finishing 1-0. Meanwhile, Palestine achieved a surprising victory over Qatar, the host nation, also by a score of 1-0.
Key Moments in the Match
- Tunisia’s Goals:
- Layouni scored the opener in the 16th minute.
- Chaouat doubled the lead with a goal in the 51st minute.
- Palestine’s Comeback:
- Hamdan netted the first goal for Palestine in the 61st minute.
- Qunbar secured the equalizer in the 85th minute.
Group Standings
This result placed Palestine at the top of Group A with four points, while Syria follows with three points but has played one match less. Tunisia now has one point, and Qatar remains at the bottom without points and one match in hand.
| Position | Team | Points | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palestine | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Syria | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | Tunisia | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Qatar | 0 | 1 |
This thrilling encounter showcased the resilience of Palestine as they fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a vital point in the tournament.
