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Kuwait, Oman 0-0 in first half of Asian Cup Group A game

Xinhua, January 17, 2015 Adjust font size:

Kuwait held Oman 0-0 in the first half of their AFC Asian Cup Group A match here on Saturday.

Kuwait almost broke the deadlock in the 29th minute, as Faisal Zayed Alharbi's shot from close range went wide after he received a good pass from right winger Abdullah Al Buraiki.

Kuwait then went close to scoring again several times, while Oman failed to create any chances in the first half.

Kuwait and Oman combined to score one goal in last four games in Group A which also included South Korea and host Australia. Endi