FIFA Arab Cup
Kuwait and Syria defeated Mauritania and South Sudan respectively with 2-0 score lines while Palestine edged Libya 4-3 on penalties after their tie ended goalless.
Kuwait got off to a dream start, taking the lead in the eighth minute through forward Mohammad Daham.
Their lead was doubled in the 24th minute after defender Nouh El Abd inadvertently put the ball into his own net.
Their lead was doubled in the 24th minute after defender Nouh El Abd inadvertently put the ball into his own net.
The victory places Kuwait in Group C with Egypt, Jordan and United Arab Emirates their challengers.
Syria came alive in the second half to book their spot, taking the lead through forward Mohamad Al Hallaq in the 52nd minute.
Syria came alive in the second half to book their spot, taking the lead through forward Mohamad Al Hallaq in the 52nd minute.
Midfielder Mahmoud Al Mawas struck their second seven minutes later as Syria confirmed their place in Group A alongside Qatar, Tunisia and Palestine.
Palestine booked their spot after Libya missed their first and fifth spot-kicks.
The group stage kicks off on Monday with Syria to face Tunisia and Qatar to play Palestine.
Photos: Kuwait Football Association
Palestine booked their spot after Libya missed their first and fifth spot-kicks.
The group stage kicks off on Monday with Syria to face Tunisia and Qatar to play Palestine.
Photos: Kuwait Football Association
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