The Palestinian national team delivered a stunning display of resilience and fighting spirit in the 2025 Arab Cup, battling back from a two-goal deficit to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw against a formidable Tunisia side.
The crucial Group A match, played on Thursday at Lusail Stadium, sees the Fidai (Palestine) maintain their strong start to the tournament, having already claimed a historic victory in their opening game.
This year’s Arab Cup in Qatar has been marked by several tightly contested matches, and Palestine’s performance has been a tournament highlight. Coming into the game, Palestine rode the momentum of a crucial win over the host nation, Qatar, in their first group fixture.
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A Tale of Two Halves
The match against Tunisia started as a difficult affair for Palestine. The Eagles of Carthage took the lead in the 16th minute from a corner kick, capitalized upon by Al-Ayouni. Tunisia doubled their lead just four minutes into the second half (49′) when a costly defensive error allowed Firas Chaouat to score into an empty net, putting Tunisia up 2-0.
However, the second half saw a dramatic shift in momentum spurred by continuous Palestinian pressure.
The Palestinian Firepower
The comeback began in the 61st minute when Hamed Hamdan unleashed a spectacular rocket of a shot to pull one back for Palestine, changing the score to 2-1 and igniting hope.
Palestine intensified their attack in the final minutes, rewarded in the 85th minute. Forward Zaid Qambar cemented his team’s heroic effort by striking a superb, powerful shot to level the score at 2-2.
The final minutes saw both sides pushing for a winner, with Palestinian goalkeeper Rami Hamada making a decisive save in the 90th minute to deny Tunisia a late goal, securing the valuable point for his side.
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Group A Standings
The result is a crucial one for Palestine, preserving their unbeaten run in the tournament. Following their earlier victory against Qatar, Palestine now sits well-placed in Group A. The draw against the highly-rated Tunisian team, coming off a remarkable two-goal comeback, feels like a victory and reinforces their potential to advance to the knockout stages of the competition.
A Victory Beyond Football: Palestine Defeat Qatar in Dramatic Arab Cup Clash
The groups for the Arab Cup are:
- Group A: Qatar, Tunisia, Syria, Palestine.
- Group B: Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Comoros.
- Group C: Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Kuwait.
- Group D: Algeria, Iraq, Bahrain, Sudan.
(The Palestine Chronicle)
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