Kuwait vs Bangladesh Highlights, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN Al Bloushi goal takes Kuwait to final

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Kuwait vs Bangladesh Highlights, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN in extra time first half, match heads into extra time!
105+2': Kuwait 1-0 Bangladesh Al Bloushi scores
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Bangladesh's dream run at the SAFF Bangabandhu Championship 2023 ended with a hard-fought loss to higher-ranked Kuwait, who scored as late as the extra time to win the match by a solitary goal. Kuwait will now face India in the final on July 4.

Jul 01, 2023, 5:54 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN at FT

That's all from our Live coverage of the Bangladesh Kuwait game. Bangladesh's dream run ended with a hard-fought loss while Kuwait progressed to the final. Do return for the evening clash and the big game as hosts India take on Lebanon for the remaining final spot. Bye for now and see you soon!

Jul 01, 2023, 5:52 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN at FT

The fight was soon watered down by a set of Kuwait and Bangladesh players who dragged the aggressive players away from the situation. As it stands, Kuwait have defeated Bangladesh through a goal by Al Bloushi in the extra time. The late effort undone the heroics of Bangladesh goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico, who made more than 10 saves to keep Bangladesh in the game in the first 90 minutes.

Jul 01, 2023, 5:48 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN at FT

Wait a minute! There's a fight in the middle of the pitch between both the set of players and staff. It's unclear what trigerred it but it seems Bangladesh players and fans are not happy with the refereeing during the match. Something that was pointed out by Indian coaches after Stimac red card in the last game.

Jul 01, 2023, 5:46 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 120+3'

Biswanath Ghosh fires a shot from outside the box! The goalkeeper dived to his left to block it but there's no further action as the referee blows the final whistle!

Jul 01, 2023, 5:44 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 120+2'

Mojibor Rahman makes a darting run from the left flank and gets better of his marker as well but his shot was deflected away for a corner! Bangladesh have an opportunity to score from the corner!

Jul 01, 2023, 5:42 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 120+1'

There will be three minutes of stoppage time for Bangladesh to take this game into penalties

Jul 01, 2023, 5:40 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 117'

Bangladesh have missed their big chance! right back Biswanath Ghosh delivered a delightful long pass into the box for Rakib Hossain, whose shot on first touch was blocked by the feet of goalkeeper Marqouz! Will Bangladesh get another opportunity with two minutes remaining?

Jul 01, 2023, 5:37 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 115'

Bangladesh are trying to throw in long passes into the box from the back but the accuracy hasn't been of quality to worry the Kuwait defence much.

Jul 01, 2023, 5:35 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 113'

Rahmat Mia with an audacious attempt from outside the box as he fires straight to the goalkeeper with power. Goalkeeper Marzouq fumbled the ball while collecting but got hold of the ball again before a Bangladesh forward could reach it.

Jul 01, 2023, 5:33 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 110'

Time is ticking away for Bangladesh, who are still under pressure from Kuwait forwards and are unable to find space up the field to find that equaliser. There's a strong feeling that Bangladesh will have a chance to score, but will they make it count or not is remain to be seen.

Jul 01, 2023, 5:31 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 108'

Rahmat Mia, Suman Reza and Rabiul Hassan have joined the game as Bangladesh's fresh legs late in the game. Should give them advantage! Notably, Fahim, who came in as substitute in the second half, is also taken off among the changes

Jul 01, 2023, 5:28 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 106'

The second half of the extra time starts and Bangladesh coach is preparing to throw in the kitchen sink as three substitutions are lined up at touchline!

Jul 01, 2023, 5:25 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 1-0 BAN 105+2' GOOOALLLLL!

Kuwait have taken the lead! Al Bloushi puts the Arab side at front as the right back made an overlapping run to hit the shot on target from a first-touch finish! Anisur Rahman was helpless there as the ball rolled far away from him into the far post! The referee soon after blows the half time whistle!

Jul 01, 2023, 5:22 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 105+1'

Kuwait forward Al Rasidi receives treatment following a collision with Bangladesh player. Referee adds two minutes of stoppage time

Jul 01, 2023, 5:21 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 103'

Kuwait resort to a patient build-up through short passes and finally leads to a threatening delivery into the box but Anisur Rahman was prepared to collect it and end the move!

Jul 01, 2023, 5:18 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 98'

ANISUR! Back-to-back two big saves by the goalkeeper and is followed by a big applause from the media stand! He first saved a shot from point-blank range by Al Khaldi and was followed by a collection as Al Rashidi curled the ball from outside the box!

Jul 01, 2023, 5:14 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 97'

Kuwait make their fifth substitution as Abu Jabarah comes in for Khaled Hajiah!

Jul 01, 2023, 5:11 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 94'

Kuwait continue to push for the winning goal while Bangladesh are yet to make an attacking move into the box as they came closest through Rakib, who lost the ball on the left flank.

Jul 01, 2023, 5:08 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 91'

The extra time has begun and Bangladesh make a change in the midfield as Mojibor Rahman Jony comes in for Ridoy. Kuwait starts on full throttle again as they forayed into the box thrice in the first two minutes while Bangladesh's defence barely kept them away from scoring.

Jul 01, 2023, 5:06 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN at FT

It was a gruelling effort for Bangladesh against a far-superior Kuwait! The 192-ranked side defended with all their heart as goalkeeper Anisru Rahman Zico made strings of save to keep the score at stalemate.

Jul 01, 2023, 5:01 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN at FT!

The referee blows the final whistle at the end of the seven minutes of injury time! Bangladesh have taken the game into the extra time!

Jul 01, 2023, 4:58 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 90+6'

A threatening corner delivered into the box by Kuwait but Biswanath Ghosh reached it first to clear it with a header! The game is inching closer to the extra time!

Jul 01, 2023, 4:56 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 90+4'

Anisur Rahman Zico just won't let Kuwait score today as the goalkeeper comes out of his line to cut off another attack! What a show by the Bangladesh goalkeeper!

Jul 01, 2023, 4:54 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 90+1'

What a chance missed by Kuwait! Mohammad Abdullah was provided with the ball on the left flank with just Biswanath Ghosh to beat and the winger got better of his marker and fired a shot just above the top corner!

Jul 01, 2023, 4:52 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 90+1'

Meanwhile a tactical change by Bangladesh coach. Last-match hero Shekh Morsalin is replaced by Mohammad Ibrahim, who is playing close to the centre of the field as Bangladesh are trying to take the game into the extra time. Meanwhile, seven minutes of stoppage time is added!

Jul 01, 2023, 4:49 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 87'

Bangladesh with a threatening move! Fahim runs down the right flank and fires an accurate cross for Rakib Hossain. However, the Bangladesh forward couldn't meet his head with the ball as the chance goes begging.

Jul 01, 2023, 4:47 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 86'

Both the sides catch a breather as Bangladesh midfielder Ridoy receives treatment for cramp.

Jul 01, 2023, 4:44 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 82'

TARIQ KAZI WITH A BIG INTERCEPTION! Kuwait left-back AL Bloushi made an overlapping run deep into the Bangladesh box and was all set to cut it back to unmarked Athbi Saleh to score but Kazi cut the short pass and put it away for a corner kick!

Jul 01, 2023, 4:41 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 78'

Bangladesh have forayed into attack through their forwards Morsalin and Rakib Hossain time and again but they are struggling to penetrate into the box. Meanwhile Kuwait are trying to catch them on counter as well following every Bangladesh attack, testing the endurance of South East Asian Nation's defence.

Jul 01, 2023, 4:36 pm IST

Kuwait vs Bangladesh Live Score, SAFF Championship 2023: KUW 0-0 BAN 74'

Anisur Rahman Zico is at it again! The Bangladesh goalkeeper is unwilling to conceded today as centre-backs ahead of him are struggling to keep Kuwait fowards at bay. Bangladesh defenders in the last few minutes are feeling the pressure from fresh legs of Kuwait forwards.

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Bangladesh will be playing the biggest match in their recent footballing history as they take on Kuwait in the semifinals of the SAFF Bangabandhu Championship at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday (July 1).

This is Bangladesh's first appearance in the stage in the last 14 years as the FIFA 192nd-ranked side defeated higher-ranked Maldives and Bhutan to reach the knockout stages. They finished second in Group B behind Lebanon, who won all their three group games and also defeated Bangladesh 2-0 through second-half goals.

The loss to Lebanon was followed by a spirited comeback win against the Maldives, who were leading 1-0 at one stage before Jamal Bhuyan and his side rallied to win the match 3-1. Shekh Morsalin and Rakib Hossain have been key to Bangladesh's wins as the duo also made the difference in another 3-1 win over Bhutan, who also went down after taking 1-0 lead in the game.

Shekh Morsalin, who scored late as a substitute against Maldives, scored the opening goal against the Himalayan side and then delivered the cross that led to an own goal. Rakib Hossain then scored in what was a big contender for the goal of the tournament as he scored the team's third goal from a zero angle.

Their rivals Kuwait, however, are the hot favourites to reach the final after topping Group A with hosts India in it. The Arab side played an ill-tempered 1-1 draw three days ago as the draw came through a late own goal from Anwar Ali after both sides were reduced to 10 men.

Kuwait booked their semifinal berth before the India match as they defeated Nepal and Pakistan with comfortable margins. The game against India was still crucial as they needed a draw at least to take the top spot and have the luxury to avoid Lebanon, who entered the tournament as the highest-ranked outfit.