SUMMARY
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The match ends, Kuwait beats Afghanistan and takes the three points.
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR KUWAIT! SALEH ARRIVES AND SCORES THE FOURTH GOAL!
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR KUWAIT! THE PENALTY KICK SCORED THE THIRD GOAL!
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Last 10 minutes of the match, Kuwait is close to getting its first three points and Afghanistan is going deeper into the bottom of the table.
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Kamel dives to his left and makes a tremendous save to send the ball to the corner.
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Hani hit the goal wide and missed Kuwait's second goal.
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Azadzoy sends a low cross shot that is sent to a corner by the goalkeeper.
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Arezou is shown the yellow card for a hard tackle on the opponent.
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Second half begins as Kuwait seeks first three points
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The referee adds 5 minutes to the first half.
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Sharifi hits it from long distance and the ball crashes against the crossbar, Afghanistan came close.
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Arezou falls inside the area and Afghanistan fights for a penalty that is not awarded by the referee.
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Salama shoots from distance and the ball is well saved by the goalkeeper.
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GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR KUWAIT! Al-Khaldi scores from the penalty spot to give the visitors the lead.
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Samandari shoots from distance and the ball goes into the stands, close to Kuwait.
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Halifi is fouled in midfield and Kuwait gets a free kick in midfield.
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Salama hits it from the half moon but his shot goes wide of the goal.
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Kuwait is now in possession of the ball and does not lend it to its opponent.
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Kuwait and Afghanistan are looking for their first three points of the qualifiers.
IN A FEW MOMENTS WE WILL START
In a couple of moments we will start broadcasting the match between Afghanistan vs Kuwait, match corresponding to the second day of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Asia.
THE STARTING UP
This is the roster that sends the national team of Kuwait to the field to face Afghanistan on the second day of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Asia.
THE LINE-UPS ARE READY
This is the roster that sends the Afghanistan national team to the field to face Kuwait on the second day of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Asia.
MORE SEATS
The introduction of the 48-team format in the World Cup could facilitate Asia having up to 9 representatives, which is more than double compared to the previous tournament. Eight direct places will be allocated to African teams, while there will be an additional opportunity through the intercontinental playoff.
HOW WILL THEY QUALIFY?
The 18 teams that advanced will be assigned to three groups, each consisting of six teams. The top two teams in each group will secure their qualification for the World Cup. On the other hand, the third- and fourth-placed teams will compete in the fourth phase. In this stage, two groups of three teams will be created, and the top teams in each group will also qualify for the World Cup.
These two phases will be held from September 5, 2024 to June 10, 2025.
FORMAT OF THE QUALIFIERS
36 teams remain, distributed in 9 groups of 4 teams each. The two best-placed teams in each group will advance to the third phase. This phase began in November and will conclude in June 2024.
KUWAIT'S LAST MATCH
Unlike their rivals, Kuwait did not have such a hard defeat, since in the beginning of the second round of the qualifying round for this team, they lost by the minimum difference against India in a match where the expulsion was decisive for Kuwait and they lost the match.
AFGHANISTAN'S LAST DUEL
On the one hand, Afghanistan had a tough defeat in their visit to Qatar where they conceded a total of 8 goals in their first match of these World Cup qualifiers, undoubtedly something that left the visitors at a disadvantage since the goal difference is very wide compared to their rivals. Now, being at home, they will try to get the victory and recover from that hard defeat.
THE WAIT IS OVER
The wait is over, all the emotions of the international soccer duels are back with the best goals, the best plays, the best players and the best controversies in a week where the teams will meet again to continue their preparation in qualifiers, friendlies or international competitions.
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What time is Afghanistan vs Kuwait match for World Cup Qualifiers 2023?
This is the start time of the game Afghanistan vs Kuwait of 21th November in several countries:
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United Satates |
November 21, 2023 |
12:00 ET |
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Argentina |
November 21, 2023 |
14:00 |
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Bolivia |
November 21, 2023 |
12:00 |
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Brasil |
November 21, 2023 |
14:00 |
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Chile |
November 21, 2023 |
14:00 |
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Colombia |
November 21, 2023 |
12:00 |
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Ecuador |
November 21, 2023 |
12:00 |
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España |
November 21, 2023 |
18:00 |
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Mexico |
November 21, 2023 |
11:00 |
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Peru |
November 21, 2023 |
12:00 |
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Watch out for this Kuwait player:
The player to watch for this match will be center forward, Shabib Al-Khaldi, the current attacker through the middle has a great experience in international football and has proven it by becoming the goal ally for his team, now, he will look to break the nets and be the difference that balances the scales in favor of his national team.
Kuwait's final roster:
A. Kamel; A. Saleh, K. Hajiah, H. Al-Enezi, S. Al-Enezi; M. Ghareeb, F. Al Hajeri, R. Hani, M. Daham; M. Al Faneni, S. Al. Khaldi.
Watch out for this player from Afghanistan:
The player to watch for this match will be center forward, Balal Arezou, the current attacker through the middle has been an important piece in his national team and has proven it by becoming the goal ally for his team, now, he will look to break the nets and be the difference that balances the scales in favor of his team.
Afghanistan's final roster:
O. Azizi; H. Askar, M. Mohammadi, M. Hanfi, A. Sardari; J. Asekzai, M. Azadzoy, A. Panahi, S. Fatemi; A. Sharifi, B. Arezou.
Background:
Afghanistan and Kuwait had never met in an official tournament or friendly match outside and within their confederation, likewise, being a World Cup qualifier, this first duel will be full of anticipation to see which of the two teams takes the first win in the duel history.
About the Stadium:
Khalifa International Stadium, also known as Khalifa National Stadium, is a stadium located in Manama, Bahrain. It was opened in 1968 and has been an important venue for sporting and cultural events in Bahrain ever since. It has a capacity to hold a large number of spectators. Over the years, it has hosted various sporting events and concerts that have attracted sizeable audiences.
They also suffered a defeat
On the other hand, Kuwait also suffered a defeat against India in the debut of both national teams in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. In that first matchday, India imposed conditions as visitors and ended up leaving Kuwait at the bottom of their group.
A chance to bounce back
On the one hand, Afghanistan has a chance to get back on track in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Asia after losing to Qatar, who quickly topped their group after scoring seven goals against Afghanistan's defense. Now, the locals will have to beat a Kuwait team that arrives in the same conditions after having lost their debut match against the Indian team that also did their homework by beating them. Likewise, as this is their first home game, it will be a good opportunity to get rid of the bad vibes, get back on track and look for a ticket to the World Cup.
Time for international duels
Every November, fans around the world look forward to FIFA World Cup dates, a period when national teams come together for exciting friendly and qualifying matches. This lull in the domestic leagues provides the perfect opportunity for national teams to showcase their talent and seek international glory. In addition to being a chance for teams to fine-tune their tactics and players, the September FIFA Date is also a showcase for promising young players looking to earn a place on the international stage.
Kick-off time
The Afghanistan vs Kuwait match will be played at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium, in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The kick-off is scheduled at 10:45 am ET.
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