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SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Blog, News, Live Updates & Match Report

Kuwait defeated Bangladesh by 1-0 in an action-packed Semi-Final of the SAFF Championship 2023 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore.

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Abishek Goswami
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Kuwait won the first Semi-Final of the SAFF Championship 2023 against Bangladesh by 1-0 and qualified for the Final. After a goalless 90 minutes, the game went to extra time. Abdullah Ammar Mohammad Abdullah Al Buloushi gave the lead to Kuwait in the 105th minute and it was enough for them to secure the victory. Kuwait dominated Bangladesh mostly but there were some instances when they too threatened the Kuwaities. The India vs Lebanon, second Semi-Final will decide the second Finalist for the tournament.

Read Also: SAFF Championship: India vs Lebanon Live Blog, News, Live Updates & Match Report

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait vs Bangladesh Match Report

First half:

Kuwait were the favourites before coming into the game but Bangladesh started the match with great intensity. They almost got the lead in the 2nd minute of the game when Rakib's brilliant cross found Morsalin who missed the opportunity to score the opener. Rakib was looking dangerous as he provided some beautiful balls from the wing and also found himself near the goal in some moments. Bangladesh got their chances but didn't capitalize on that. Kuwait started slowly but managed to back themselves into the match and started testing out Bangladesh's goalkeeper. The first half ended 0-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore.

SAFF Championship: Kuwait vs Bangladesh | Sportz Point
Image - AIFF

Second half:

Kuwait looked more lively in the second half. They continuously threatened Bangladesh's backline but they also looked strong at the back. Kuwait didn't find the opening to go past them and get the lead. Kuwait took more than 15 shots to score the goal but didn't succeed. Bangladesh had clear instructions as they decided to sit back and tried to hit the opposition on the counter. Both teams made some moves and the fresh legs were doing the trick but still, the goal didn't come after the end of the ninety minutes.

SAFF Championship: Kuwait vs Bangladesh | Sportz Point
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Extra Time:

Kuwait's players showed desperation, the hunger for victory and the moment finally came for them. After a boring start in the first half of the extra time, Abdullah Ammar Mohammad Abdullah Al Buloushi gave the deserving lead to Kuwait. The second half was more boring as Bangladesh didn't even threaten them and after 120 minutes of football, Kuwait came out as the winner and they qualified for the final of the SAFF Championship 2023.

"Disappointed but proud. This is standard Bangladesh football should be at. We should never go below this level. We have the talent to give fights to the top teams. The defensive line was absolutely superb. There was no gap between the midfield and the defensive line. This is what kept us in the game. There is no individual in this team. This is a team performance," the Bangladesh coach said after the match.

"I am not satisfied with the team's performance. The energy was down. And, we need to face this. It had already been told that it would be a tough game. We were not up to the mark. I am not surprised by the way Bangladesh played. Every team has good coaches, good players. Nothing is easy in football," Kuwait Coach Rui Bento said after the match.

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Blog

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | Live Blog | Lineups | 2:35 P.M.

Kuwait:

  • ABDULRAHMAN F K M MARZOUQ
  • KHALED M E H HAJIAH
  • HASAN H GH H ALANEZI
  • ABDULLAH A M A A ALBLOUSHI
  • EID N D M J H ALRASHIDI
  • HAMAD A S A S ALHARBI
  • MOBARAK KH H M ALFANEENI
  • ALI A KH F MATAR
  • FAWAZ A A R W ALOTAIBI
  • ALI H A B O MUHAISEN
  • SALMAN S A A MOHAMMED

Bangladesh:

  • ANISUR RAHMAN
  • JAMAL BHUYAN
  • TOPU BARMAN
  • MD RIDOY
  • SHEKH MORSALIN
  • RAKIB HOSSAIN
  • BISHWANATH GHOSH
  • TARIQ RAIHAN KAZI
  • MD SOHEL RANA
  • SOHEL RANA
  • Md ISA FAYSAL

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait vs Bangladesh |1' | Kick off

The first Semi-Final begins

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |2' | Bangladesh missed the opportunity to take the lead

Rakib Hossain puts in a dangerous cross from the right wing to center for Morsali. His shot directly hits the Kuwait keeper

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |5' | First corner of the game

Kuwait almost opened and got the chance to score first. They got a set-piece opportunity but Faysa comes in on time to make a crucial goal-line clearance.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |13' | Kuwait are under pressure

Bangladesh are looking dangerous. They are dominating possession at this point

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |17' | Free Kick wasted

The Kuwait players missing chances for fun.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |21' | Rakib Hossain injured

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |24' | Free Kick for Kuwait

Rashidi delivers the curler free-kick. Ridoy clears the ball away but Muhaisen wins the second ball and he directly shoots his boots at the Bangladesh keeper.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |27' | Bangladesh missed another chance

Rakib Hossain provided a perfect pass but Bangladesh didn't get the final outcome

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |32' | Drinks break

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |34' | Rakib Hossain spitting fire

Rakib Hossain continuously making chances for Bangladesh

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |41' | Yellow Card

Bhuyan received the first card of the game

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |45' | additional time

4 minutes have been added on

Kuwait vs Bangladesh |45' | Half-time

Here goes the referee's whistle to conclude the first half.

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait vs Bangladesh |46' | Second half Kick off

After a goalless first half, the second half begins.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 46' | Double changes for Kuwait

  • IN:- ABDULLAH, ALDHEFEERY
  • OUT:- ALOTAIBI, ALFANEENI

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 48' | Free Kick for Kuwait

An early chance for Kuwait in the second half.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 51' | Wasted free-kick

Salman jumps to meet the free-kick delivery but he misses it.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 55' | Rakib's shot flies over the crossbar

It was nearly the moment for Bangladesh. Rakib's left-footed shot hits the crossbar. He keeps on impressing one and all.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 65' | Kuwait are trying their best

Kuwait's players are giving their best, but it's 0-0.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 68' | Forced substitution

Captain Jamal had to leave the field due to an injury. Fahim replaces him.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 71' | Red Card

Bangladesh's physiotherapist David Dobarro Magan received the red card.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 77' | Attack from Bangladesh

Bangladesh are on the attack once again

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 82' | Corner for Kuwait

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 85' | final five minutes of the game

We are into the final five minutes of the game.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 87' | Opportunity for Bangladesh

Rakib Hossain's shot missed the back of the net by some inches

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 89' | Another chance for Bangladesh

Ibrahim set up a pass for Fahim who passed it to Rakib who misses another beautiful chance.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 90' | Additional time

7 minutes of additional time.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 90' | Full time

90 minutes of the semi-final 1 ends goallessly.

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 91' | Kick-off

Kuwait kicks off the first half of the Extra Time.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 98'

Anisur Rahaman becomes the ultimate saviour for Bangladesh.

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 105+2' | Goallll!!!!.. for Kuwait

Abdullah Ammar Mohammad Abdullah Al Buloushi gave the lead to Kuwait.

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait (1) vs Bangladesh (0) | 105' | First half ended of the extra time

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 106'

Second half starts

Kuwait vs Bangladesh | 118' | Yellow Card

The Kuwaiti player saw a yellow card.

SAFF Championship 2023: Kuwait (1) vs Bangladesh (0) | Full time

Kuwait won the contest and qualified for the Final of the SAFF Championship 2023

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