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Appreciation Post: A Year Since Bahrain Won The Gulf Cup & We’re Still Celebrating

Exactly a year ago today, Bahrain faced it’s neighbor Saudi Arabia in the Gulf Cup Final. Every Bahraini was super excited and SUPER nervous. We were on the edge of our seats but the team pulled through and brought home Bahrain’s first Gulf Cup EVER.

Here’s a few throwback moments following the win:

Watch the super-awesome-last-minute winning goal below

Look at these shots from the actual game

Our boys lifting the cup

And another one – because why not?

This moment of absolute joy

Not to forget:

This Iconic moment of HRH Sheikh Nasser and HRH Sheikh Salman the Crown Prince and Now Prime Minister celebrating the win!!

Player Jassim AlSheikh taking home a piece of the net as a souvenir

Player Mahdi Humaidan posing with the cup

And finally, the entire country celebrating in a parade

Remember when we could all be in crowds like that?

Happy Gulf Cup Anniversary, Bahrain!!

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