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Lebanon beats Kuwait 12-1 in women''s Asia soccer qualifiers

AMMAN, June 9 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's national woman football team lost on Sunday to Lebanon 1-12 in first group qualifiers for Women Asian football cup 2014.
The Lebanese team played better and had great chances at the goal, however despite their loss, the Kuwaiti team played differently this match, concentrating on defense more.
Kuwaiti player Amani Haji scored Kuwait's lonely goal at the second half.
During the match, many Kuwaiti players were injured, one of them was transferred to hospital and coach was forced to make many substitutions.
The Kuwaiti women team lost their third match, followed by huge defeat by the host nation Jordan 0-21.
In their first match, the Kuwaiti team lost to Uzbekistan 0-18.
A decisive match will be played soon to determine the qualifying team between Jordan and Uzbekistan.
Kuwait last in the group with zero points, behind Lebanon with three points, and Jordan and Uzbekistan both with six points. (end) js.mb KUNA 092125 Jun 13NNNN