emirates7 - Kuwait secured a 2–1 victory over the UAE in the second round of the Arabian Gulf Football Cup group stage, "Khaleeji Zain 26," at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium this evening.
With this win, Kuwait now has 4 points, sharing the group lead with Oman, who also achieved a 2–1 victory over Qatar earlier today. Meanwhile, the UAE remains at 1 point, leaving their hopes of reaching the semifinals dependent on the final round of matches.
The UAE struck early with a 5th-minute header from striker Caio Canedo, following an impressive assist by Harib Abdullah. However, Kuwait responded with an equalizer from Mohammed Daham in the 16th minute, and Muath Al-Enezi sealed the win with a decisive goal in the 89th minute.
The group stage concludes on Friday, with the UAE taking on Oman at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium, while Kuwait faces Qatar at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.
With this win, Kuwait now has 4 points, sharing the group lead with Oman, who also achieved a 2–1 victory over Qatar earlier today. Meanwhile, the UAE remains at 1 point, leaving their hopes of reaching the semifinals dependent on the final round of matches.
The UAE struck early with a 5th-minute header from striker Caio Canedo, following an impressive assist by Harib Abdullah. However, Kuwait responded with an equalizer from Mohammed Daham in the 16th minute, and Muath Al-Enezi sealed the win with a decisive goal in the 89th minute.
The group stage concludes on Friday, with the UAE taking on Oman at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium, while Kuwait faces Qatar at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium.