2010 GCC U-23 Championship

The 2010 GCC U-23 Championship was the second edition of the GCC U-23 Championship. It took place in Doha, Qatar for the first time. Six nations took part. The competition was held in Doha from 28 July to 7 August 2010. United Arab Emirates won their first title after defeating Kuwait 1–0 in the final.

2010 GCC U-23 Championship
البطولة الخليجية للمنتخبات تحت 23 سنة لكرة القدم (in Arabic)
Tournament details
Host country Qatar
Dates28 July – 7 August
Teams6 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions United Arab Emirates (1st title)
Runners-up Kuwait
Third place Oman
Fourth place Qatar
Tournament statistics
Matches played11
Goals scored16 (1.45 per match)
Top scorer(s) Ahmed Khalil
(5 goals)
Best player(s) Amer Abdulrahman
Best goalkeeper Hussain Kankone

United Arab Emirates made their debut in the competition and won their first title. The format of the competition was changed to include a knockout round.

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