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Bahrain

01-01 01:45

1 - 0

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Kuwait

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End 1-0

101′

H.Abdulkarim

M.Humaidan

89′

R.Al Dosary

F. A. Hajeri

87′

Ali Khalaf

R. Abujabarah

86′

M.Romaihi

A.Madan

82′

S.Awadhi

75′

1-0

M.Marhoon

Assist: W.Hayyam

52′

M.Abduljabbar

45′

E. A. Rashedi

M.Enezi

45′

S.Awadhi

M. A. Faneeni

Halftime 0-0

34′

M.Abduljabbar

24′

S. A. Enezi

19′

M.Enezi

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Bahrain began their WAFF Arabian Gulf Cup campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over regional rivals Kuwait on January 1st, 2025. The solitary goal was enough to secure all three points in a tense Group Stage opener at the Basra International Stadium in Iraq. In a match where chances were scarce, Bahrain's decisive moment came in the second half, likely from a set-piece or a moment of individual quality in a congested midfield. The Kuwaiti side pressed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but the Bahraini defense, marshaled expertly, held firm to preserve the clean sheet and the win. This result gives Bahrain a perfect start in a competitive group, putting early pressure on their rivals, while Kuwait must regroup quickly for their next fixture. The match was a typical gritty Gulf derby, decided by the finest of margins.