The Gulf Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee has officially handed Erbil SC a 3-0 victory following Saudi club Al Ettifaq’s failure to appear for their scheduled Group C match in the Gulf Club Champions League. The game, which was originally slated for October 28 at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Iraq, resulted in the automatic win for the home side alongside a significant fine of 150,000 Qatari riyals imposed on the Saudi club for their absence.

In a formal statement, the federation confirmed that the ruling was finalized after a thorough review of reports from the Competitions Committee and an assessment of the circumstances surrounding the missed fixture. Officials emphasized that this decision aligns with existing competition regulations and their commitment to enforcing standards consistently across all participating teams. By upholding these rules, the federation aims to maintain a fair environment and ensure that all clubs strictly adhere to the established protocols of the tournament.