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RIYADH (Saudi Arabia), Jan 17: Defending champions Kuwait produced a compelling fightback to hold favourites Saudi Arabia to a 1-1 draw in the opening Gulf Cup match Wednesday.
Saudi striker and captain Sami al-Jabar put his team in front in the 15th minute but Kuwait equalised through Jasim al-Humaidi on 48 minutes in a fast-paced match.
The Saudis, in upbeat mood after reaching the World Cup finals, dominated most of the first half but the Kuwaiti defenders kept their cool to thwart a wave of attacks.
Kuwait, coached by German Berti Vogts, well full of fresh ideas in the second half and met with immediate success when al-Humaidi cancelled out al-Jaber’s goal.
results
Coventry 0 Tottenham Hotspur 2
Rotherham 2 Southampton 1
Stockport 1 Bolton Wanderers 4
Third round replays:
Blackburn Rovers 3 Barnsley (I) 1
Chelsea 4 Norwich (I) 0
Played on Tuesday:
Third round:
Brighton 0 Preston 2
Crewe 2 Sheffield Wednesday 1
Darlington 2 Peterborough 2
Third round replays:
Fulham 1 Wycombe 0
Middlesbrough 2 Wimbledon 0
York 1 Grimsby 0
—Reuters
