The 1966 Arab Cup Final was a football match that took place on 10 April 1966, at the Al-Kashafa Stadium in Baghdad, Iraq, to determine the winner of the 1966 Arab Cup. Iraq defeated Syria 2–1 with two goals from Ismail Gorgis to Iraq and a goal from Nureddin Idlibi to Syria, to win their second Arab Cup.[1]
1966 Arab Cup Final![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/db/Um_Al_Tubool_mecset._Fortepan_93562.jpg/220px-Um_Al_Tubool_mecset._Fortepan_93562.jpg) Baghdad hosts the final tournament |
Event | 1966 Arab Cup |
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Date | 10 April 1966 |
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Venue | Al-Kashafa Stadium, Baghdad |
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Referee | Mamdouh Khourma (Jordan) |
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Attendance | 20,000 |
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Iraq emerged victorious with a close 2-1 win over Syria. Ismail Gorgis proved to be the hero for the Iraqi side, scoring both their goals. Syria managed a consolation goal through Nureddin Idlibi, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Iraqi dominance.[1]
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