The Jordanian national team has secured its place in the quarter-finals of the Arab Cup, currently being held in Qatar, following a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Kuwait. The match, played on Saturday evening at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, was part of the second round of group stage matches.
Jordan’s Muhannad Abu Taha opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a powerful shot that found the back of the Kuwaiti net. Saad Al-Rosan added a second goal for Jordan in the 49th minute with a superb strike, extending their lead.
Kuwait managed to pull one back in the 84th minute through a well-placed header by Yousef Nasser, but Ali Olwan sealed the victory for Jordan with a third goal from the penalty spot in injury time (90+5).
With this win, the Al-Nashama, as the Jordanian team is known, have accumulated 6 points from two matches, placing them at the top of Group C. The group also includes Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Kuwait, on the other hand, remains with only one point.
The Jordanian team displayed a strong performance, demonstrating both attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Their advancement to the quarter-finals marks a significant achievement in the tournament.
