Late Equalizer Sparks Egypt-Kuwait Arab Cup Drama: 1-1 in Lusail
2 December 2025
Match Snapshot
In Lusail, the Group C opener of the Arab Cup between Egypt and Kuwait finished 1-1 at the Doha venue. The encounter featured a penalty miss, a late equalizer, and a red card that swung momentum in the closing stages.
Key Moments
Kuwait broke the deadlock in the 64th minute courtesy of Fahd Al-Hajri. Egypt levelled in the 87th minute when Mohamed Magdy Afsha converted from the spot after Islam Issa was fouled. Earlier, Amr El-Solia failed to convert a penalty in the 36th minute, keeping the scoreline level for longer.
Match Impact
Under coach Halim Toulan, Egypt earned their first point of the tournament, while Kuwait picked up a point in the same group as they prepared for the next fixtures. Kuwait made three changes early in the second half (58') with Nasser Al-Falah, Rashid Al-Dosari, and Eid Al-Rashid entering the fold, while Egypt reshuffled in the 61st minute by introducing Afsha and Mido Jaber to boost offense.
Late Drama and Aftermath
In the 83rd minute, a penalty appeal for Egypt followed a collision between Mrowan Hamdi and Kuwait’s goalkeeper Saud Al-Houshan, who then received a second yellow and was sent off, with Suleiman Abd Ghafour coming on in goal. The whistle blew with a 1-1 result, accompanied by a flashpoint as players from both sides restrained emotions after the final whistle. Afsha’s late penalty crowned a dramatic equalizer for Egypt.
Punchlines of the day:
That last-minute drama shows football's true superpower: it can turn a calm evening into a soap opera faster than a caffeine-fueled referee can shout offside. And if you're watching for suspense, don't blink—the ball has a habit of deciding plot twists at the speed of a counterattack.
Punchline 2: If goal celebrations were as loud as my alarm clock, this night would wake the entire block. And my Wi-Fi? It’s faster at cutting out than a goalkeeper at catching a cross.
