2015 GCC U-23 Championship
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The 2015 GCC U-23 Championship was the sixth edition of the GCC U-23 Championship. It took place in Bahrain for the second time.[1] Six nations took part. The competition was held in Riffa from 16 to 29 January.[2] Saudi Arabia won their third title after defeating Kuwait 5–2 in the final.[3]
البطولة الخليجية للمنتخبات تحت 23 سنة لكرة القدم (in Arabic) | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Bahrain |
Dates | 16–28 January |
Teams | 6 (from 1 confederation) |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Saudi Arabia (3rd title) |
Runners-up | Kuwait |
Third place | Oman |
Fourth place | United Arab Emirates |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 11 |
Goals scored | 32 (2.91 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Ahmed Hizam Al Shammari (4 goals) |
Best player(s) | Abdulmajeed Al-Sulaiheem |
Best goalkeeper | Ahmed Al-Rehaili |
← 2013 2016 → |
The 2015 edition was officially known as the Huawei GCC National Teams Under-23 Championship for the second time after the sponsorship deal between Huawei and the AGCFF.[4]
It was initially going to be hosted by Qatar in September 2014, but was later moved to Bahrain and scheduled for January 2015[5][6] The group stage draw was held on 4 June 2014.[7]
The semi-final and final were delayed by a number of days due to the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.[8]