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Oman beat Somalia to 2021 Fifa Arab Cup ticket

The Ocean Stars will not be participating in the competition after crumbling to Branko Ivankovic’s men on Sunday evening

Oman have qualified for the 2021 Fifa Arab Cup at the expense of African side, Somalia.

The Reds scaled through after defeating a resolute Ocean Stars 2-1 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

The Omanis were outstanding favourites heading into the encounter as they were facing a side 117 places lower than them in the Fifa ranking.

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They justified that status with an impressive first-half performance. Mohsen Al Ghasani went close to handing them an early lead; however, his shot ricocheted the crossbar.