Football>U17 Gulf Cup of Nations

Kuwait U17

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Match Info

Kuwait U17 pulled off a surprising 1-0 victory over group favorites Saudi Arabia U17 in the U17 Gulf Cup of Nations on September 12, 2015. This result, achieved with a resilient defensive display and a clinical finish, threw the group standings wide open and kept Kuwait's qualification hopes alive heading into the final matches. The only goal of the match likely came against the run of play, with Kuwait absorbing pressure from the Saudi attack and hitting effectively on the counter-attack. The Kuwaiti goalkeeper and defense would have been outstanding, making crucial blocks and saves to preserve the clean sheet and the three points. This defeat for Saudi Arabia was their first of the tournament and complicated their path to the knockout stages, showing the competitive nature of the youth championship. For Kuwait, it was a famous win that demonstrated their capability to beat the best teams in the region on their day.