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Nasaf Edges Out Al Kuwait in Thrilling AFC Cup Encounter
Nasaf narrowly defeated Al Kuwait 1-2 in a gripping AFC Cup Group Stage (Matchday 5) clash at the Markaziy Stadium Qarshi, Qarshi on November 27th, 2024. The match, officiated by Saudi Arabia’s Majed Mohammed Al-Shamrani, was characterized by tension and multiple cards.
Nasaf controlled possession (56%), managing 8 shots (3 on target). Zoran Marušić broke the deadlock for the home side in the 43rd minute. However, Al Kuwait fought back, equalizing with a penalty converted by Youssef Jabrane in the 47th minute and taking the lead through Ahmed Abdelfattah’s goal in the 55th minute. Despite Nasaf’s territorial dominance, Al Kuwait’s clinical finishing secured them the victory.
The game saw several cautions: three yellow cards for Nasaf (Gaybullaev, Komilov, and Mozgovoy) and a late red card for Nematov, while Al Kuwait received yellow cards for Abdelfattah and Kameel. Despite superior possession and shots, Nasaf fell short against Al Kuwait’s efficiency, who scored two goals from limited attempts on goal.
Substitutions nasaf: at minute 62 M. Rakhmatov came in and G. Gaybullaev went out., at minute 62 Victor came in and B. Abdikholikov went out., at minute 75 M. Stanojevic came in and J. Sidikov went out., at minute 88 A. Akhrorov came in and J. Jigauri went out.
Substitutions al kuwait: at minute 80 F. Al Hajeri came in and M. Daham went out., at minute 80 I. Kamil came in and M. Freih went out., at minute 90 K. Al Kharqawi came in and F. Al Harbi went out., at minute 90 M. Marhoon came in and T. Y. Khenissi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Al Kuwait
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