Iraq and Kuwait met in an intense match where discipline was key
Iraq suffered a close defeat to Kuwait in a match marked by the early expulsion of R. Sulaka and a series of changes in both teams.
The game started at a frenetic pace, with both sides looking for the goal from the start. However, the game was interrupted in the 7th minute when R. Sulaka received a straight red card for a dangerous tackle, leaving Iraq with one player less.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Iraq kept possession of the ball and created several scoring opportunities. Kuwait, for their part, took advantage of their numerical superiority to control the game and create more chances.
The second half brought a series of changes for both teams, with Kuwait making five substitutions in a ten-minute span, while Iraq made four changes in the second half.
The game ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of Kuwait. Despite the defeat, Iraq showed an aggressive and combative game, while Kuwait showed greater control and efficiency in finishing.
Match statistics:
Kuwait: 59% possession, 5 shots (2 on target, 3 off target), 0 corners, 15 fouls, 0 yellows, 0 reds
Iraq: 41% possession, 9 shots (2 on target, 4 off target), 4 corners, 7 fouls, 1 yellows, 1 reds
Match data:
* Date: September 10, 2024
* City: Kuwait City
* Stadium: Jaber al-Ahmad International Stadium
* League: World Cup – Asia Qualification
* Season: 2026
* Round: 3rd Round – 2
* Country: World
Substitutions iraq: at minute 46 A. Jasim came in and A. Al-Hamadi went out., at minute 73 H. Ali came in and M. Saadoon went out., at minute 73 D. Al-Saed came in and I. Bayesh went out., at minute 84 S. Hadi came in and Z. Iqbal went out., at minute 89 M. Ali came in and Y. Amyn went out.
Substitutions kuwait: at minute 63 E. N. Al Rashedi came in and F. Al Harbi went out., at minute 64 A. Shehab came in and R. Abujabarah went out., at minute 64 H. Ashkanani came in and A. Al Dhefiri went out., at minute 64 H. Al-Harbi came in and S. Al Enezi went out., at minute 68 M. Al-Enezi came in and M. Al Enezi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kuwait
Titulares:
Iraq
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