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Spectators: 10305 (Terracing: 7729, Seating: 2370, VIP seats: 206) Aldas Kiškunas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Monther Al Qatam in the 3rd minute. Lithuania's Aldas Kiškunas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 4th minute of the match, managed to save Lithuania from getting a goal against them. Lithuania's Dominykas Alijošius quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Nasser Al Sherazi, made in the 6th minute of the game. In the 7th minute Gvidas Domeika shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abdul Rahman Al Khobaize saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Kuwait booed when Lithuania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albinas Kundrotas didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 13th minute, Monther Al Qatam got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Abdul Rahman Al Khobaize made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albertas Barkus in the 19th minute of play. 19 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Lithuania's Albertas Barkus fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Jaffer Al Nasser in the 21stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Aldas Kiškunas, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Jeronimas Martinaitis lost his temper 23 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Aldas Kiškunas had in the 25thth minute some difficulties stopping Monther Al Qatam's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 28th match minute, Lithuania was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albinas Kundrotas to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sanad Al Hajri got free with Aldas Kiškunas in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 32nd minute Gvidas Domeika shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abdul Rahman Al Khobaize saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Gvidas Domeika managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lithuania's supporters rose to their feet, but Gvidas Domeika was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Abdul Rahman Al Khobaize breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dainius Penkauskas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Abdul Rahman Al Khobaize read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 46th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Kuwait's Abdul Aziz Hayat was substituted for Monther Al Qatam. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Abdul Aziz Hayat to strike the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, one of Kuwait:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Abdul Rahman Al Khobaize had in the 53rdth minute some difficulties stopping Gvidas Domeika's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 56 minutes into the game, Jaffer Al Nasser cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Aldas Kiškunas was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Lithuania made a substitution. Liutauras Poškus replaced Albertas Barkus. Aldas Kiškunas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jaffer Al Nasser, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. In the 77th minute of the match, Gvidas Domeika got a very nice opportunity to score, but Abdul Rahman Al Khobaize was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaffer Al Nasser in the 82nd minute of play forced Lithuania's goalkeeper Aldas Kiškunas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gvidas Domeika came free with the goalkeeper in the 86th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Abdul Rahman Al Khobaize could save by the left post. A collision led to Kuwait getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Nasser Al Sherazi hit a great ball. Kuwait's Bassam Al Mofede was substituted for Haitham Al Bana. Lithuania made a substitution. Vydas Gailys replaced Astijus Zaleckas. Lithuania's Liudvikas Bajoriūnas was substituted for Albinas Kundrotas. Nasser Al Sherazi hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Dainius Penkauskas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Lithuania's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.