RESULTS Nepal National Team vs Kuwait National Team from 2023 Asian Cup Qualification already known. Al-Azraq – the nickname of the Kuwaiti national team – also had a successful goal feast, by bulldozing Nepal with a score of 4-1.
Competing at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Sunday (12/6/2022) early morning WIB, the Kuwait national team goals were scored by Fahad Al Rashidi (28′), Yousef Nasser (48′ and 70′), and Mubarak Al Faneni (73). ‘). Meanwhile, the Nepal national team consolation goal was scored by Darshan Gurung (90+4’).
The course of the match
First round
As soon as the match started, Kuwait looked capable of controlling the ball. They had a number of chances, but couldn’t finish the attack perfectly.
Opportunities for Kuwait then came in the 15th minute. However, the attack that was launched was still unable to penetrate Nepal’s tight defense line.
Finally, Kuwait successfully took the lead in the 28th minute. It was Fahad Al Rashidi who managed to score a goal through his hard shot. Nepal goalkeeper, Deep Karki did not move.
Superior, Kuwait did not relax its attacks. They continue to try to find the loopholes to double the lead. However, they couldn’t do it yet.
Nepal itself is trying to get out of the pressure. Even so, the different qualities of players made it difficult for them to attack and the first half ended with Kuwait’s advantage, 1-0.
Second round
Kuwait then started the second half very well. They even managed to double their advantage in the 48th minute, thanks to goals from Youssef Nasser.
After that, Kuwait continued to apply pressure. Meanwhile, Nepal has been under constant pressure when it comes to stopping Kuwait’s attacks.
That situation made Nepal start to play quite hard. They made violations to stop the movement of Kuwait. The referee was forced to give several yellow cards.
In the 70th minute, Kuwait widened its advantage. Nasser once again broke into the Kuwaiti goal. His hard kick failed to be stopped by the Nepal defense.
Shortly thereafter, Kuwait added to its lead. In the 73rd minute, Mubarak Al Faneni scored a goal with a hard kick and made the Nepali goalkeeper speechless.
Entering injury time, Nepal finally can reduce the gap. Precisely in the 90+4 minute, Darshan Gurung managed to score a goal. However, Kuwait won the match 4-1.
The following is the composition of the Nepal National Team vs Kuwait National Team:
Nepal National Team: Karki; Shrestha, Khawas, tamang, Aryal; Uparkoti, Angdembe, Jeu Thkuri; Ghalan, Dangi, Shrestha
Coach: Abdullah Al Mutairi
Kuwait National Team: Khaled Al Rashidi; Rashad Al Dosari, Fahd Al Hajeri, Fahad Al Rashidi, Eissa Waleed; Fawaz Ayedh, Al Mutawa, Al Dhefiri, Khalaf; Al Sulaiman, Omar Al Hebaiter.
Coach: Thamer Enad
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