UAE improve at 2-1 record in Doha

UAE recorded two wins in three games at the GCC Championship in Doha. UAE faced hosting Qatar after a comfortable 64:45 win over Bahrain in Round 1. But this time Qatar gave hard time to UAE. The hosts grabbed an early lead and recorded a 12:9 advantage after ten minutes. Qatar stayed in front throughout the second period and accumulated a 10-point halftime advantage 25:15. UAE matched the hosts effort in the third term but it was not enough. Qatar stayed in front and eventually rolled to a 56:45 victory. Warda Mourgam provided 21 points and 10 rebounds for Qatar. Amal Aurad added 13 points and impressive 23 rebounds in the victory. Latifa Moubarak answered with 12 points and 8 rebounds for UAE. Ziekha Abdulla had 10 points in the loss.
UAE however recovered in Round 3. They stormed past Oman 58:31 for the second win at the tournament. UAE posted a 34:12 halftime lead and never looked back in the second half. Amal Gamal stepped up with 20 points, 16 boards and 5 assists for UAE. Fatfa Almodrab contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Hiba Saeed nailed 10 points for Oman. Gohaina Ali finished with 8 points.