By Iddris Seidu
Soccer legends fall 2-4 in friendly
KUWAIT CITY, Dec 18: Kuwait All-Stars lifted the Champions Challenge Cup Friday night at the grand opening of the Jaber International Stadium, beating the International AllStars team 4-2. David Beckham drew first blood for the International AllStars in the 16th minute and two minutes later in the 18th, Kuwait’s Al-Hajri equalized. Al-Ansari’s strike in the 28th minute put Kuwait ahead, 21.
Then Al-Anezi scored to increase the tally for Kuwait to 3-1. The International All-Stars pulled one back, 3-2 in the 60th minute, then
Luis Figo celebrating his goal
Yousef Nasser scored in the 76th minute to make the scores 4-2 for Kuwait.
“I really enjoyed the game, great atmosphere, great stadium. It is my first time of coming here to Kuwait and I think all the players enjoyed playing
Display of fireworks during the inauguration of Jaber Al-Ahmed Stadium on Friday.
and the region’s leading singers and performers as well as a fireworks and laser show.
Played before a capacity crowd of about 30, 000 people with the Amir present, the Kuwaiti squad included Khaled Al-Rashidi, Musaed Neda, Fahad Al-Hijri, Ali Maqseed, Hussain Hakim, Fahad Al-Anzi, Mohammad Jaragh, Fahad Al- Ansari, Abdulaziz Al Mashan. The international All-Stars side
David Beckham battles a Kuwaiti player for the ball.