Match report

Palestine Secures 2-0 Win Over Kuwait in World Cup Qualification Asia

Kuwait
Kuwait
0–2
FT
Palestine
Palestine
Jun 5, 2025

Palestine secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Kuwait in their World Cup Qualification Asia match, with goals from T. Seyam and Wessam Abou Ali. Kuwait, despite making several substitutions, struggled to find an equalizer, allowing Palestine to maintain their defensive fortitude and secure a vital win in the qualification campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Kuwait 0–2 Palestine
  • • Goal scorers: T. Seyam (32'), Wessam Abou Ali (88' Pen.)
  • • Yellow cards: A. Zanki (Kuwait), Khaled Al Rashidi (Kuwait), M. Daham (Kuwait)
  • • Substitutions: Palestine - A. Jaber, Oday Dabbagh, A. Kaied, A. Taha, Zaid Qunbar; Kuwait - Y. Naser, R. Al Dosary, R. Hani, A. Al Dhefiri, J. Al Mutar

Lineups

Kuwait

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Al Rashidi
  • 4 R. Al Dosary
  • 5 F. Al Hajeri (D)
  • 2 H. Al Anezi
  • 3 M. Al Enezi
  • 14 R. Hani
  • 8 A. Al Dhefiri
  • 15 Y. Majed (M)
  • 11 J. Al Mutar (M)
  • 7 M. Daham (M)
  • 20 Y. Naser (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 A. Al Rashidi
  • 9 A. Zanki
  • 10 F. A. Al Otaibi
  • 12 H. Al Harbi
  • 13 M. Khaled
  • 16 M. Al Fnaini
  • 17 M. Al Enezi
  • 18 H. Ashkanani
  • 19 A. Al Awadhi
  • 21 M. Al Dhafiri
  • 22 S. Abdulghafoor
  • 23 S. Al Hoshan

Palestine

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 I. R. Hamadeh
  • 7 M. Al Battat (D)
  • 15 M. Termanini
  • 20 A. Mahajna
  • 14 A. Taha
  • 6 O. Kharoub (M)
  • 23 A. Jaber (M)
  • 9 T. Seyam (M)
  • 11 O. Dabbagh (M)
  • 18 A. Kaied (M)
  • 19 W. Abou Ali (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Ali
  • 2 W. Nazih
  • 3 M. Zeidan
  • 4 Y. Hamed
  • 5 M. Saleh
  • 8 A. Manzur
  • 10 M. Abu Warda
  • 12 A. Al Hamlawi
  • 13 M. Hebous
  • 16 M. Assi
  • 17 M. Farawi
  • 21 Z. Qunbar

Timeline

  1. Palestine
    8' Palestine subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Jaber · On: A. Manzur
  2. Palestine
    32' Palestine Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Seyam · Assist: Oday Dabbagh
  3. Kuwait
    45'+1 Kuwait subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Naser · On: A. Al Rashidi
  4. Kuwait
    46' Kuwait subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Al Dosary · On: A. Zanki
  5. Kuwait
    46' Kuwait subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Hani · On: M. Al Fnaini
  6. Palestine
    53' Palestine Card · Yellow Card
    T. Seyam

    Foul

  7. Palestine
    60' Palestine subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kaied · On: M. Hebous
  8. Palestine
    60' Palestine subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Seyam · On: Z. Qunbar
  9. Kuwait
    66' Kuwait subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Al Dhefiri · On: H. Al Harbi
  10. Palestine
    75' Palestine subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Taha · On: W. Nazih
  11. Palestine
    75' Palestine subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Oday Dabbagh · On: A. Al Hamlawi
  12. Kuwait
    77' Kuwait subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Al Mutar · On: M. Al Enezi
  13. Palestine
    85' Palestine Var · Penalty confirmed
    Zaid Qunbar
  14. Kuwait
    87' Kuwait Card · Yellow Card
    A. Zanki

    Foul

  15. Kuwait
    88' Kuwait Card · Yellow Card
    Khaled Al Rashidi

    Foul

  16. Palestine
    88' Palestine Goal · Penalty
    Wessam Abou Ali
  17. Kuwait
    90'+12 Kuwait Card · Yellow Card
    M. Daham

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Kuwait Palestine
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 72%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 15
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 460 235
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 372 170
Shots Inside Box 5 13
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Palestine's early goal by T. Seyam (32') set the tone for the match, giving them a psychological advantage and a solid base to build on throughout the game.
  • ▸ The second goal, a penalty by Wessam Abou Ali (88'), sealed Palestine's victory and put to rest any hopes of a comeback from Kuwait, confirming their dominance in the match.