Kuwait Olympic team edges UAE, eyes 5th place at West Asian U-23 Championship
Abdulrahman Al-Rashidi scored the match's only goal.
Next, the Blues are set to face Saudi Arabia tomorrow evening, Tuesday, in a match to determine fifth and sixth place.
Kuwait began the tournament with a 2-0 loss to Jordan.
In an update, the West Asian Football Federation has revised the tournament format, turning it into a knockout competition. Winners will advance to the next round, while the losers will compete in a "consolation round."
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