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United Arab Emirates
12-25 01:30
1 - 2
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Kuwait
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United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Attacks
121
86
Dangerous Attacks
109
52
Ball Possession
63
37
On Target
6
3
Off Target
2059
8112
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End 1-2
95′
S. A. Sanea
89′
1-2
M.Enezi
89′
M. A. Attas
C.Canedo
86′
K.Autonne
85′
T. Alzaabi
F. D. Lima
85′
E. A. Rashedi
Youssef Majed
85′
S.Awadhi
Y. N. A. Sulaiman
80′
Mohamed daham
74′
Bruno
Z.Sultan
68′
M.Enezi
66′
M.Enezi
A. A. Dhefiri
51′
K.Autonne
45′
Y.Nader
A.Hamad
45′
R. Abujabarah
Ali Khalaf
45′
S. A. Sanea
Nasser Khader Al Enezi
Halftime 1-1
46′
A. A. Dhefiri
39′
Youssef Majed
16′
1-1
Mohamed daham
5′
1-0
C.Canedo
Assist: H.A.Suhail
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Match Info
Kuwait pulled off a 2-1 upset victory over the United Arab Emirates in the WAFF Arabian Gulf Cup on December 25, 2024. This result was a significant surprise in the regional tournament and a major boost for Kuwaiti football. The UAE, considered favorites, took an early lead and seemed in control of the match. However, Kuwait showed tremendous spirit to equalize just before halftime against the run of play. The second half was a tense affair, with Kuwait growing in confidence. They completed the comeback with a stunning long-range strike that found the top corner, sending their supporters into delirium. The UAE pushed for an equalizer but found Kuwait's defense resolute in the closing minutes. The victory propelled Kuwait to the top of their group and was hailed as a historic win, while the UAE faced scrutiny for dropping points from a winning position. The Kuwait manager dedicated the win to the fans, while the UAE coach took responsibility for the second-half collapse.