publish time

01/12/2023

author name Arab Times

publish time

01/12/2023

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 01: Securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the His Highness the Crown Prince Cup, Khaitan triumphed over Al-Sahel with a 3-2 victory, capitalizing on their opponent's numerical disadvantage and showcasing a well-deserved win.

Rodrigo netted goals in the 16th and 57th minutes, while Victor added another in the 60th minute for the victorious team. Giovanni found the net twice for Al-Sahel in the 16th and 70th minutes, the latter from a penalty kick. Despite Giovanni's attempt to equalize with a penalty kick in the 86th minute, he missed the opportunity. The match saw a flurry of goals as both teams went all out on the attack, with Khaitan capitalizing on opportunities and their numerical superiority.

The second half witnessed moments of dominance from Khaitan, but Al-Sahel responded with relentless attacks, scoring a goal and narrowly missing the chance to level the score.

Khaitan is commended for their commendable offensive performance, while Al-Sahel deserves praise for their determined fight throughout both halves.

Referee Ali Al-Haddad officiated the match, extending the second half by an additional 10 minutes. The intensity of the game led to the expulsion of Hussein Ismail from Al-Sahel and Malek from Khaitan.