The Uzbek team Nasaf managed to come back into the game, falling behind twice, to secure a 3-2 victory over Kuwait SC in Group A of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27 tournament. The match took place on November 4th in Sulaybiyah, Kuwait.
During halftime, the Uzbek team trailed its opponent by two goals, but after the break, they scored three goals to ensure their victory.
Yasin Henissi opened the scoring for the guests in the 31st minute from a free kick. This kick was awarded after Abbosjon Gulomov fouled Kuwait SC captain Ali Hussein inside the penalty area.
Mohammed Farih doubled Kuwait SC's lead in the 34th minute, finishing an attack following an accurate pass from Mohammed Daham. He directed the ball past Nasaf goalkeeper Abdulwahid Nematov.
After the break, Nasaf increased pressure on the opponent's defense. In the 47th minute, substitute Sardorbek Bahromov made a dangerous long-range shot from about 18 meters away, but Kuwait SC goalkeeper Suad Al-Hawshan saved it.
Bobir Abdikholikov brought one goal back for the guests in the 57th minute. Receiving a pass from Sharof Mukhtidinov, the forward bypassed the defender and shot into the upper right corner of the goal.
Ten minutes later, Abdikholikov scored the second goal, equalizing the score. He followed up on a quick breakthrough from the far post after a cross from Abdirakmat Aframozod.
Nasaf completed the comeback in the 82nd minute. Yusuf Otunjo's shot was saved by the goalkeeper, but Oibek Rustamov reached the rebound first and shot the ball past the keeper from close range.
Thanks to this victory, Nasaf earned four points. Kuwait SC maintains a two-point lead over the Uzbek team. There are still two rounds left in the group stage.
