Kuwait City: Kuwait AFC Futsal qualified for the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after drawing Iraq in their last group match. Kuwait’s next match is against Uzbekistan on Tuesday. Kuwait scored the first goal through Alwadi in the second minute against strong Iraq, but Iraq retaliated in the 13th minute. After that, Iraq continued to attack, which was a must win to enter the quarters. Iraq took the lead with a second goal in the 18th minute. Faisal scored both goals for Iraq. After being behind by one goal, Kuwait woke up and played. Kuwait equalized at the end of the first half in the 21st minute through Ala Musabihi. Iraq then fought for victory, but Kuwait held strong.
Thailand, who got seven points from Group A, had already secured quarter entry. Kuwait entered the quarter as the second runner-up. After winning against Oman, Kuwait drew with Thailand and Iraq and got five points to reach the last eight. With a draw with Kuwait, Iraq dropped to third place with four points. Kuwait hopes to beat Uzbekistan in the quarter and enter the semi-finals. Uzbekistan entered the quarter-finals as Group B’s unbeaten runners-up. Kuwait will have to put up a good performance to get through the quarters. Thailand, Tajikistan and Iran have already qualified for the quarterfinals. The group matches will end on Monday.