Al-Qadsia Kuwait advances to the Asian Challenge Cup quarter-finals after defeating Indian team Goa 2-1
Kuwaiti club Al-Qadsia advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Challenge Cup after defeating Indian side Goa 2-1, with Hamza Khaba scoring both goals.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, October 23 (KUNA) – Kuwaiti club Al-Qadsiah advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Challenge League on Friday after defeating Indian side Goa 2-1 in the third and final matchday of the group stage.
At the Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium, Al-Qadsiah took the lead in the 10th minute through Moroccan striker Hamza Khaba, before Goa equalized in the 21st minute via their Czech player. The first half ended 1-1.
In the second half, Khaba restored Al-Qadsiah’s lead in the 49th minute, securing the victory and allowing the Kuwaiti side to continue their impressive form in the continental tournament.
With this win, Al-Qadsiah accumulated nine points, achieving a perfect record of three consecutive victories. They topped Group 3 and advanced to the quarter-finals, followed by Indian club Goa, Bangladeshi side Fortis, and Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ, all on three points. (End) S.A.D./T.A.B.