Azkals lost to Kuwait, 3-0

The Philippine Azkals lost to Kuwait in the first leg of their FIFA World Cup qualifying match which was held at the 25,000 seater Mohammad Al-Hammad (Qadsia Club) stadium in Hawally.

Kuwait murdered the Philippine Azkals, 3-0 starting with an opening goal from Yousef Nasser scoring with a header in the 16th minute that evaded goalkeeper Neil Etheridge's outstretched hands.