Bahrain made history on December 8 as it clinched the coveted Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time in a nail-biting 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the final match, which was held in Doha, Qatar.

Mohamed Al Rumaihi netted the second-half winner for Bahrain.

Fans in the kingdom celebrated the occasion late into the night. Last night’s victory now opens the doors to endless possibilities - including qualifying for the World Cup.