AFC Asian Qualifiers
Yazan Al Naimat had put Jordan ahead in the first half but Mohammad Daham came to Kuwait’s rescue with a stunning strike from distance to take home a share of the spoils, with Jordan moving to nine points and Kuwait five adrift.
Korea Republic lead the Group B standings with 14 points with Iraq three behind in second.
Kuwait, who desperately needed a win to revive their campaign, had to defend as Jordan went on the offensive from the first blow of the referee’s whistle.
The visitors had a glimpse at goal in the 11th minute when Mohannad Abu Taha threaded a neat pass to Yazan Al Naimat who, however, could not time his run as he was flagged offside.
Jordan went closer seven minutes later when Abdallah Nasib made an audacious attempt to score off Mousa Al Tamari’s corner, only for the ball to skew to the right side of the right post.
Jordan’s high press paid dividends in the 21st minute as an under pressure Majed Al Shammari lost the ball to Al Naimat, who sent his curling effort past keeper Khaled Al Rashidi.
Kuwait had a half chance to draw level just before the half hour mark but Mohammad Daha failed to get his shot from the top of the box on target.
Jordan continued to dominate Mahmoud Al Mardi and Al Tamari both saw their efforts from inside the box foiled as just the one goal separated the sides going into the break.
Kuwait came out fighting in the second half with Al Rashedi pulling his effort just wide from inside the box before Youssef Majed tested Jordan keeper Yazeed Abulaila from distance.
Jordan suffered a blow in the 57th minute after custodian Abulaila suffered an injury following a collision inside the area with Abdallah Al Fakhouri coming on to replace him.
Kuwait kept up the pressure and were rewarded with the equaliser in the 68th minute after Daham’s stinging shot from distance gave Al Fakhouri no chance.
Jordan meet Palestine next on Matchday Six with Kuwait taking on Iraq.
