Kuwait won their all the matches to emerge as the Group A winners while Tajikistan, who played 1-1 draw against India in the tournament opener, claimed second position with superior goal difference to the South Asian country. India had a chance to finish group first but they suffered a 2-1 loss to hosts Kuwait and finished the campaign third. Khudoydod Uzaqov notched a brace for the Tajik while there were goal apiece from Muhammad Joni Hasan, Rustam Tolibov and second half substitute Sobirdzon Gulyakov.
