Kuwait Al-Qadsiah Defeats Bangladeshi Fortis 3-0 in AFC Challenge League

Kuwait City, October 17 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Al-Qadsia Club defeated Bangladesh’s Fortis FC 3-0 on Saturday in the first matchday of Group C of the AFC Challenge League. At the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Al-Qadsia secured all three points at the outset of their Asian campaign this season against Fortis, in a group whose home matches are hosted by Al-Qadsia. Hamza Khaba opened the scoring for Al-Qadsia in the 20th minute with a successful penalty kick. Ayoub Lakhdar doubled the lead in the 71st minute, and Abdullah Mutaawaa sealed the victory with a third goal in the 90th minute. Al-Qadsia dominated most of the match, controlling the game and creating numerous chances against the Bangladeshi goal, which resulted in three goals, although several opportunities were missed. Fortis struggled to keep pace with Al-Qadsia, displaying a lackluster performance. Al-Qadsia tops Group C with three points, followed by Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ on the same points but with an inferior goal difference, then India’s Goa and Bangladesh’s Fortis, both without any points. In the second matchday, Al-Qadsia will face Regar-TadAZ next Tuesday, while the third matchday will see them play Goa on Friday. All these home fixtures will be held at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. (End) S.A.D./M.M.J.