2nd Arabian Gulf Cup
The 2nd Arabian Gulf Cup (Arabic: دورة كأس الخليج العربي الثانية) was the second edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup. The tournament was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and was won by defending champions Kuwait for the second time. The tournament took place between 16 and 28 March 1972. Kuwait won their second consecutive title, edging out Saudi Arabia on goal difference after both nations finished with equal points. This was the first instance of the title being decided by goal difference.
| دورة كأس الخليج العربي الثانية (in Arabic) | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Saudi Arabia |
| Dates | 16–28 March |
| Teams | 4 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kuwait (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Saudi Arabia |
| Third place | United Arab Emirates |
| Fourth place | Qatar |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 25 (4.17 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Saeed Ghurab (5 goals) |
| Best player(s) | Farouq Ibrahim |
| Best goalkeeper | Ahmed Eid Al-Harbi |
United Arab Emirates made their debut in the competition and finished third. Bahrain withdrew after walking off the field, during the final match of the tournament, against Saudi Arabia to protest the officiating. They were subsequently ejected from the competition and their results were expunged.