Almotamar.net Google - The 18th Gulf Nations Cup got off to a sizzling start as outsiders Oman beat hosts UAE 2-1 in the opening game and minnows Yemen held Kuwait to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.

Hosts United Arab Emirates suffered an unexpected defeat amid a capacity home crowd in Zayed Stadium in the capital Abu Dhabi.

Fawzi Bashir put Oman ahead with a powerful long-range drive in the 36th minute before setting up teammate Emad Al Hosani five minutes after restart.

Ismail Matar pulled one back for the below-par home side in the 63rd minute and Hilal Saied was sent off as the Emirates finished the game with ten men.
Later, underdogs Yemen held nine-time champions Kuwait to register the second surprise of the day.

Badr Al-Mutawaa salvaged the draw for Kuwait from a 74th minute penalty kick after Ali Alamqi but Yemen ahead in the 16th minute.

The results mean Oman are in charge of Group A with 3 points while Kuwait and Yemen share secon