In a thrilling World Cup qualifying match at the Amman International Stadium on September 5, 2024, Jordan and Kuwait played out a dramatic 1-1 draw. A late penalty from Yousef Nasser salvaged a point for Kuwait, denying Jordan a fifth consecutive victory in the AFC qualifiers.
Jordan entered the match as Group B favorites, riding a wave of four consecutive wins. Kuwait, on the other hand, sought redemption and a crucial point to stay alive in the qualifiers. The atmosphere at the Amman International Stadium was electric as both teams eyed a significant result in their respective World Cup qualifying campaigns.
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Jordan vs Kuwait Head-to-Head
The two teams have faced each other multiple times in recent years, with Jordan holding the edge in wins. Historically, Jordan had secured a total of 3 wins, whereas Kuwait struggled to find victories in their matchups. This encounter was poised to be another intense battle with Jordan looking to maintain their unbeaten run and Kuwait aiming for a much-needed victory.
- Jordan Wins: 3
- Draws: 4
- Kuwait Wins: 0
Jordan vs Kuwait Lineups
Here are the Jordan National Football Team vs Kuwait National Football Team lineups today (Sep 5, 2024)
Jordan (3-4-2-1):
- Goalkeeper: Yazeed Abulaila
- Defenders: Abdallah Nasib, Husam Abudahab, Yazan Alarab
- Midfielders: Mohammad Abuhasheesh, Noor Alrawabdeh, Ali Olwan, Mahmoud Almardi
- Forwards: Mousa Suleiman, Yazan Alnaimat, Abdullah Al-Attar
Substitution: Noureddin Zaid Bani Ateyah, Abdallah Alfakhori, Mohammad Abu Al Nadi, Youssef Abu Al-Jazar, Saed Alrosan, Mohannad Abu Tana, Ehsan Haddad, Yousef Jalboush, Reziq Bani Hani, Rajaei Ayed, Ibrahim Sadeh, Reziq Bani Hani, Abdullah Al-Attar
Jordan Football Team Manager: Jamal Sellami
Kuwait (5-3-2):
- Goalkeeper: Sulaiman Abdulghafour
- Defenders: Khaled Hajiah, Fahad Al Hajri, Sultan Al Enezi, Hussain Ashkanani, Redha Abujabarah
- Midfielders: Ahmad Aldhefeery, Moaath Alenezi, Faisal Zayid
- Forwards: Yousef Nasser, Athbi Shehab Saleh
Substitution: Abdulrahman Kameel, Abdulrahman Alfadli, Rashed Aldousari, Hamad Alharbi, Khaled Al Fadhli, Hussain Ashkanani, Eid Alrashidi, Salman Almutairi, Salman Al-Awadhi, Yousef Majed, Moaath Alenezi, Ali Khalaf
Kuwait Football Team Manager: Juan Antonio PIZZI
Jordan vs Kuwait First Half
The first half saw Jordan dominate possession, putting Kuwait on the back foot. The breakthrough came early, in the 14th minute, when a corner was only partially cleared by the Kuwaiti defense. Noor Alrawabdeh collected the ball and set up Mousa Suleiman, who unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from outside the box. The ball flew past the Kuwaiti goalkeeper, giving Jordan a 1-0 lead.
Kuwait struggled to create clear chances, as Jordan’s defense, led by Yazan Alarab, held firm. Despite some late attempts from Kuwait to level the score, the Jordanian defense maintained their shape, and the half ended with Jordan holding a slender 1-0 lead.
Jordan vs Kuwait Second Half
The second half began with Kuwait making tactical changes, looking to turn the tide. They brought on fresh legs in the form of Yousef Majed and Salman Almutairi, injecting pace into their attack. Jordan, however, continued to control the midfield, with Noor Alrawabdeh and Mahmoud Almardi dictating play.
Kuwait’s persistence began to pay off in the final 20 minutes as they started testing Jordan’s defense. A crucial moment came in the 90th minute when Yazan Alarab committed a foul inside the penalty box, leading to a penalty for Kuwait. Yousef Nasser calmly stepped up and converted from the spot, sending the Jordanian goalkeeper the wrong way and leveling the match at 1-1.
Jordan vs Kuwait Timeline
Here is the Jordan National Football Team vs Kuwait National Football Team timeline.
- 3’ – Jordan won a corner, but Kuwait’s defense blocked Abdallah Nasib’s shot.
- 14’ – Goal! Jordan took the lead with Mousa Suleiman’s stunning strike, assisted by Noor Alrawabdeh.
- 25’ – Ahmad Aldhefeery (Kuwait) received a yellow card for a rash challenge.
- 45’+1’ – Kuwait’s Yousef Al Sulaiman forced a save from Jordan’s goalkeeper, keeping the score 1-0 at halftime.
- 63’ – Jordan substituted Mousa Suleiman for Yousef Jalboush to add fresh energy to the attack.
- 76’ – Kuwait made a double substitution, bringing on Moaath Alenezi and Hussain Ashkanani to add more attacking impetus.
- 90’ – Yazan Alarab (Jordan) fouled in the box, giving Kuwait a last-minute penalty.
- 90’+2’ – Goal! Yousef Nasser converted the penalty to equalize for Kuwait.
- 90’+3’ – Final substitution for Jordan as Reziq Bani Hani replaced Yousef Jalboush, but the match ended 1-1.
Jordan vs Kuwait Stats
Here is the Jordan National Football Team vs Kuwait National Football Team stats today (Sep 5, 2024)
- Possession: Jordan 60% – Kuwait 40%
- Shots on Target: Jordan 6 – Kuwait 4
- Corners: Jordan 5 – Kuwait 3
- Fouls: Jordan 12 – Kuwait 14
- Yellow Cards: Jordan 1 – Kuwait 2
- Offsides: Jordan 2 – Kuwait 3
Jordan vs Kuwait Result and Impact on Points Table
With the draw, Jordan maintained their unbeaten streak but missed the chance to pull further ahead in Group B. They remain at the top, but Kuwait’s late equalizer earned them a valuable point, keeping their qualification hopes alive.
- Jordan: 11 points (5 matches)
- Kuwait: 5 points (5 matches)
Jordan vs Kuwait Man of the Match
Despite the late equalizer, Mousa Suleiman was named the Man of the Match for his overall performance, including his spectacular opening goal and his ability to consistently create chances throughout the game.
Jordan will rue the missed opportunity to secure three points, especially after dominating for most of the match. Kuwait, on the other hand, will celebrate their resilience, snatching a draw in the dying moments. The result leaves both teams with work to do as they continue their journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers.
