Match Report
In the standings it was Australia U23 1st on 7 points, Kuwait U23 4th on 0 — separated by 7. The last five rounds placed Kuwait U23 no better than 14th for form, against 4th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Australia U23 1.33 scored and 0.33 conceded per game, Kuwait U23 0.33 and 2, with the league averaging 1.29.
The venue was Markaziy Stadion, with room for 21,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Australia U23 led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Australia U23: L. D'Arrigo (26'), J. Rich-Baghuelou (54')
Key stats
Possession: Australia U23 69% · Kuwait U23 31% · Total shots: 10-2 · On target: 6-1 · Corners: 4-1