Bahrain Football team played the final match in the Gulf Club against KSA, winning 1-0 and securing the championship title and trophy.
This is the first time Bahrain won the title after 49 years, making this a historical win! Mohamed Al Rumaihi scored for Bahrain’s win during the second half of the match. Bahrain was buzzing with excitement and pride, with thousands of people taking to the streets to celebrate together.
Congratulations to Bahrain winning The Gulf Cup 2019! WOAHHH OHH BAHRAINI?? #GulfCup2019 pic.twitter.com/R8m0WBxTSJ
— Subz (@subz_k) December 8, 2019
???: where are you from?
— إيمان البحرينية??? (@EmmiSabt) December 9, 2019
– it’s a small island near Dubai and KSA called Bahrain ❌.
– Bahrain, Arabian Gulf Cup champions ✅.
Congratulations ? to team #Bahrain on winning the #GulfCup2019 title for the first time. Your Team performed well against #SaudiArabia.
— Nazia Sheikh (@NaziaSheikh_) December 9, 2019
This edition was a special one in the history of the #GulfCup, having its own unique story. @bfainfo pic.twitter.com/9PD46u2OCA
BAHRAIN in December !!
— Eshraf (@Ashraf_cule) December 8, 2019
100 years of ministry ?♂️
Gulf cup champions ?
National day ??
December has been a blessing month for Bahrain ❤
Many businesses rolled out promotions offering free or discounted products to congratulate Bahrain.
Get 20% off on all items for 3 days! Horse Pride is Celebrating Bahrain National Football Team’s historic win at the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup with 20% off on all items.
— Horse Pride (@Horse_Pride) December 9, 2019
Note: Offer is Valid only 3 days. pic.twitter.com/U7jv9CbclY
Talabat drivers got together to show support as well.
حتى طلبات ???? #talabat pic.twitter.com/QbOFGeEDNK
— abo7mood^? (@96Alboori) December 8, 2019
مافي عشى الليلة?? طلبات تحتفل?.. @Talabat pic.twitter.com/8JnV1DbDaD
— Lamees ?? (@L_Abutair) December 8, 2019
His Majesty King Hamad even declared the next day Monday, December 9, 2019, a public holiday for the government sector, earning Bahrainis a day off.
#BREAKINGNEWS His Majesty King Hamad Al Khalifa declares tomorrow a public holiday in Bahrain after the national team wins the GULF CUP for the first time tonight! pic.twitter.com/6fPSwyfSF7
— Localbh (@LocalBh) December 8, 2019
A victory parade is to be held tomorrow afternoon with the Bahraini National Team and is open to the public to come out and show support. The parade will start at 3:30 PM starting from the Bahrain International Airport and end at the Bahrain International Circuit.