 In the 17th Arabian Gulf Cup in 2004, Badar scored a total of three goals, one in a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates, other in a 3-2 win over Bahrain and another in a 1-1 draw against hosts Qatar in the final of tournament hence helping his country to reach the semi-finals and then the finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time.But Oman lost in the final to the hosts, Qatar in a penalty shootout after the goalkeeping sensation Ali Al-Habsi missed a penalty.Qatar won the match 6-5 on penalties after the match had ended 1-1 at normal time.