National Team Friendly

National stadium
Spectators: 10307 (Terracing: 7731, Seating: 2370, VIP seats: 206) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sulaiman Al Enzi got the match started through his kick off. Kuwait's Zaher Ghadhanfer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Awwad Al Mahmed in the 4th minute of play. Zaher Ghadhanfer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sulaiman Al Enzi, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Zaher Ghadhanfer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jalal Al Ammar in the 7th minute of the match. 10 minutes into the match, Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper Aws Bo Qamaz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Haider Al Nasser. In the 16th minute, Kuwait's Haider Al Nasser ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Aws Bo Qamaz. Aws Bo Qamaz yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bassam Al Mofede in the 19th minute of play forced Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper Aws Bo Qamaz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 24 minutes, Haider Al Nasser managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kuwait's supporters crossed their fingers, but Haider Al Nasser was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zaher Ghadhanfer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdulatif Al Mehana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zaher Ghadhanfer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sulaiman Al Enzi, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Haitham Jiragh got free with Aws Bo Qamaz in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 34th minute, Haider Al Nasser made a precise shot to the right of Aws Bo Qamaz. Saudi Arabia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Zaher Ghadhanfer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sulaiman Al Enzi in the 45th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bassam Al Mofede was the one to do the kick off. When Kuwait's Bassam Al Mofede in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Saudi Arabia's goalie prevented a goal. Zaher Ghadhanfer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Awwad Al Mahmed in the 53rd minute of play. Hussain Al Najdi might have been able to make a better finish in the 56th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aws Bo Qamaz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Hussain Al Najdi ran back to his position shaking his head. Kuwait made a substitution. Ayman Al Sallal replaced Ebrahem Al Hindi. 62 minutes into the match, Saudi Arabia's goal looked a bit too open when Hussain Al Najdi came free, but Aws Bo Qamaz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sulaiman Al Enzi in the 65th minute of play forced Kuwait's goalkeeper Zaher Ghadhanfer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aws Bo Qamaz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bassam Al Mofede in the 68th minute of play. Jalal Al Ammar struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Zaher Ghadhanfer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Saudi Arabia. After a defensive mix-up in Kuwait's zone, Abdulatif Al Mehana stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zaher Ghadhanfer came out of the goal and Abdulatif Al Mehana tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Saudi Arabia's Aws Bo Qamaz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mosalam Al Dekhel in the 85th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Kuwait's Ciro Immobile got a free kick in the 86th minute. 91 minutes into the game, Saudi Arabia's Sameer Al Holey nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zaher Ghadhanfer made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. Zaher Ghadhanfer made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Jalal Al Ammar sent off a good shot on target.