National Team Friendly

National stadium
Spectators: 10302 (Terracing: 7727, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Kuwait's Haider Al Nasser started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 5th minute Bassam Al Mofede shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Surinderjit Nijjar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kudhara Sharma's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manual Neuer read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. Surinderjit Nijjar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Haider Al Nasser in the 9th minute of the match. India's Surinderjit Nijjar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Haider Al Nasser in the 19th minute of play. In the 20th match minute, India was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chananjeet Bhachu to maneuver through the defense. Surinderjit Nijjar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Haider Al Nasser in the 21st minute of play. Surinderjit Nijjar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bassam Al Mofede, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. India's Surinderjit Nijjar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bassam Al Mofede in the 30th minute of play. Kuwait's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Motlaq Al Arbash in the 31st minute. Surinderjit Nijjar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Haider Al Nasser's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. The supporters of Kuwait booed when India was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ajata Kaal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Surinderjit Nijjar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Motlaq Al Arbash in the 36th minute of the match. Surinderjit Nijjar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Haider Al Nasser, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to India getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Dhaval Marathe hit a great ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kudhara Sharma was the one to do the kick off. Edrees Al Sarraf got a throw-in 51 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Moner Bo Qamaz. The audience thought a goal was coming when Haider Al Nasser got free with Surinderjit Nijjar in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Kuwait made a substitution. Ghanim Al Herz replaced Fuad Al Ammar. Kuwait made a substitution. Ebrahem Al Youha replaced Bahaa Dashti. Surinderjit Nijjar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bassam Al Mofede in the 62nd minute of play. 64 minutes into the game, one of Kuwait:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Jayadev Bhachu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 78 minutes into the match, India's Jayadev Bhachu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Manual Neuer narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Bassam Al Mofede sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. India made a substitution. Kinjata Sangha replaced Anuhrada Chawla. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jayadev Bhachu in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manual Neuer saved Kuwait from getting behind. Dhaval Marathe hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. It was beautiful to see Kuwait's Motlaq Al Arbash in action when he in the 90th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! 92 minutes in the game Ebrahem Al Hindi did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Motlaq Al Arbash. Surinderjit Nijjar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Haider Al Nasser in the 95th minute of the match. For all the effort they put into the match, the Kuwait players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for India.