The 2011 GCC Games was the first multi-sport event for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. It was held in Bahrain, from 11 October to 22 October 2011. Around 1,500 sportspeople participated in 11 sports.
| Nations | 6 |
|---|---|
| Athletes | 1500 |
| Opening | 11 October |
| Closing | 22 October |
| Opened by | HRH Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa |
| Main venue | Bahrain National Stadium |
Sports
Medal standings
* Host nation (Bahrain)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kuwait (KUW) | 14 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
| 2 |  Bahrain (BHR)* | 8 | 6 | 5 | 19 |
| 3 |  Qatar (QAT) | 7 | 11 | 2 | 20 |
| 4 |  United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 4 | 9 | 8 | 21 |
| 5 |  Oman (OMA) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 |  Saudi Arabia (KSA) | 3 | 4 | 16 | 23 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 40 | 40 | 39 | 119 | |
Media Coverage
The host broadcaster is Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.
Football
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Bahrain |
| Dates | 13 October – 22 October |
| Teams | 6 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Bahrain (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Saudi Arabia |
| Third place | United Arab Emirates |
| Fourth place | Qatar |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 25 (2.5 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Ismail Abdul-Latif (4 goals) |
The Association football tournament at the 2011 Arab Gulf Games was held from 13 October to 22 October. All matches took place at Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa.
Competition
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| Qatar
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Oman
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 0 |
Matches
| Bahrain | 3 – 2 | Oman |
|---|---|---|
Abdul-Latif  3' (pen.) Al Huseiny 62' H. Ali 89' |
Report | Abdulhady 38' Al Mumary 66' |
Referee: Abdulwahid Khatir (UAE)
| Qatar | 0 – 1 | Bahrain |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Al Malod 81' |
Referee: Fahad Abdulla (Saudi Arabia)
Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 4 |
| United Arab Emirates
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kuwait
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 1 |
Matches
| United Arab Emirates | 1 – 1 | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| K. Ali 56' |
Report | Khamees 27' |
Referee: Abdulbaqui Yaqoob (Oman)
| Kuwait | 0 – 0 | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Referee: A.Amar A.Sharehd (Bahrain)
| Saudi Arabia | 2 – 0 | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Bahberi 81' Abdu 90+5' |
Report |
Referee: Abdulrahaman Abdu (Qatar)
Semi-Finals
| Bahrain | 4 – 2 | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul-Latif 12' Hardan 44' Al Huseiny 44', 51' |
Report | Salim 33' Shamroukh 57' |
Referee: Abdulbaqui Yaqoob (Oman)
| Saudi Arabia | 2 – 0 | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Sefiani 23', 63' |
Report |
Referee: A.Amar A.Sharehd (Bahrain)
Third Place match
| United Arab Emirates | 2 – 0 | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Hassan 4' Salim 65' |
Report |
Referee: Mishal Allasousi (Kuwait)
Final
| Bahrain | 3 – 1 | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Hardan 39' Abdul-Latif 62' (pen.), 71' |
Report | Al-Khames 60' |
Referee: Abdulrahaman Abdu (Qatar)
| Winner of 2011 GCC Games Football Tournament |
|---|
 Bahrain First title |
Final rankings
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain
|
| 2 | Saudi Arabia
|
| 3 | United Arab Emirates
|
| 4 | Qatar
|
| 5 | Kuwait
|
| 6 | Oman
|
Scorers
- 4 goals
- 3 goals
- 2 goals
- 1 goal
References
- Bahrain To Host GCC Games. Time Out Bahrain. Retrieved on 2017-01-27.