Saudi Arabia 2–0 United Arab Emirates

Saudi Arabia needed just thirteen minutes to put this one to bed. H. Al Hammami broke through in the 11th, and F. Al Buraikan doubled it two minutes later, leaving United Arab Emirates chasing shadows for the rest of the night. A 2-0 scoreline, built entirely in that opening burst, was enough to keep Saudi Arabia perfect in the Gulf Cup of Nations, three wins from three and top of the table on nine points. United Arab Emirates arrived unbeaten themselves, with two wins and a draw, but their form couldn't survive that early double. It's the kind of result that settles a match before it really starts, the sort of fast start that decides group standings rather than just bragging rights. Al Buraikan's strike in particular carries the stamp of a player in form, the second blow landing before the away side had even settled into the game. Watch both goals, back to back, and see exactly how quickly Saudi Arabia turned a Gulf Cup clash into a formality.