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Full match: Qatar vs Kuwait Khaleeji 26 at Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium

Published: 27 Dec 2024 - 05:18 pm | Last Updated: 27 Dec 2024 - 07:48 pm
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Doha, Qatar: In a crucial Group A clash at the Arabian Gulf Cup, Qatar faces hosts Kuwait today at Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium with semi-final hopes hanging in the balance.

The two-time Asian champions Qatar, currently tied with UAE at one point, need a decisive win against Kuwait, who lead the group alongside Oman with four points each.

Qatar coach Luis Garcia has vowed full commitment despite key player Sultan Al Brake's absence through injury, while Kuwait's manager Juan Antonio Pizzi acknowledges this as their group's most challenging matchup.

Stay tuned as we bring you match highlights and a glimpse of the football atmosphere at the venue!

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FULL TIME: Kuwait national team qualifies for the semi-finals after drawing 1-1 with Qatar national team in Group A

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GOAL! 90' + 11' Mohammed Muntari scores the equalizer for our national team against Kuwait in stoppage time

90' LINE UP changes and yellow cards

75' Almoez Ali falls in Kuwait's penalty area... referee decides not to award a penalty kick after consulting VAR

74' Kuwait finally scores a goal against Al Annabi team! 

IN VIDEO: Another goal disallowed for the Annabi team 

IN VIDEO: Kuwait misses a big chance at a goal

67' - Still goalless as match enters final quarter

55' - Double change for both teams: Muntari and Fahmi replace Youssef and Al-Rawi

54' - M. Ghanem shown yellow card 46' - Half-time substitution: Majed comes on for Hani

SECOND HALF BEGINS

IN VIDEO: Kuwait's best chance at scoring during the first half

45' + 7 HALF TIME I Qatar 0 - 0 Kuwait

44' Kuwait misses a valuable chance at Al Annabi nets

41' Qatar's goal against Kuwait has been disallowed by referee Mustafa Ghorbal

35' Al-Rawi misses another chance at the goal! 

34' Akram Afif attempts to find the first score for the Annabi team! 

33' Ahmad Al-Rawi attempts at goal and misses

21' Annabi team puts high pressure on the Kuwaiti team with multiple aims at the goal

15' Both teams showing caution in their approach, with Qatar holding slightly more possession at 53%.

Pass accuracy favors Qatar (73%) over Kuwait (61%), though overall passing numbers remain close (30-31).

Limited attacking threat with just one shot from Qatar and none on target from either side.

Kuwait has earned 2 corners while picking up one yellow card in what appears to be a tight defensive battle.

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MATCH BEGINS

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IN VIDEO: An airview shot of Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait

LINE UPS: 

IN PHOTOS: Annabi star Akram Afif greet Kuwaiti team before the game

IN VIDEO: Watch the excitment from Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium stands... Qatar fans sing the national anthem ahead of Kuwait match