2012 GCC U-23 Championship
The 2012 GCC U-23 Championship was the fourth edition of the GCC [U-23 Championship]. It took place in Doha, Qatar for the third consecutive time. Six nations took part. The competition was held in Doha from 1 to 11 September. Saudi Arabia won their second title after defeating Bahrain 2–0 in the final.
The group stage draw was held on 30 June 2012.
Teams
| Team | Previous appearances in tournament |
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| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 |
Group stage
Group A
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Group B
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Knockout stage
In the knockout stage, extra time and penalty shoot-out were to be used to decide the winner if necessary.Semi-finals
----Awards
The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament:| Top Goalscorers | Most Valuable Player | Best goalkeeper |
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