Kuwait Premier League (Zain): Al-Shabab and Al-Salmiya Draw 1-1 in Round 2

Kuwait City, Aug 31 (KUNA) -- Al-Shabab Club drew 1-1 with Al-Salibikhaat in the second round of the Zain Premier League on Monday. The match, held at Abdullah Al-Khalifa Al-Sabah Stadium, was cautious, with both teams playing in midfield and closing down spaces, resulting in a limited number of attacks. Al-Salibikhaat was the more proactive side in the first half. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Al-Shabab equalized through a fine strike by Omar Al-Hubaitir. Entering the second half, Al-Shabab adopted a defensive posture to protect their goal, and Al-Salibikhaat’s Ali Taher was sent off after receiving his second yellow card. Despite playing with ten men, Al-Salibikhaat continued to attack and managed to score an own goal in the 70th minute. A powerful shot by Al-Salibikhaat’s Mubarak Saed struck Al-Shabab’s Munir Al-Subaie, deflecting off him and surprising the goalkeeper to find the back of the net. The match ended in a positive draw. (End) M.Y.M. / T.A.B.