Pakistan and Afghanistan drew 1-1 in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier held in Kuwait on October 14, 2025. Both teams remain winless in Group E.
The match took place at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait, with Afghanistan acting as hosts. It was the third-round fixture of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. The game began with Mahboob Hanifi scoring for Afghanistan in the 5th minute, giving them an early lead. Pakistan responded in the 29th minute with a goal from Etzaz Hussain, leveling the score at 1-1.
The match took place at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait, with Afghanistan acting as hosts. It was the third-round fixture of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. The game began with Mahboob Hanifi scoring for Afghanistan in the 5th minute, giving them an early lead. Pakistan responded in the 29th minute with a goal from Etzaz Hussain, leveling the score at 1-1.
Despite several substitutions and tactical shifts from both sides, neither team could break the deadlock in the second half. The result mirrored their previous encounter in Islamabad, which ended in a goalless draw. With this outcome, both teams now have two points each from four matches, while Syria has already secured qualification from Group E.
The match carried extra emotional weight due to heightened political tensions between the two nations, but on the field, it was a competitive and disciplined contest.
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