Kuwait’s Al-Qadsia Football Club secured a 1-0 victory over Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ on Tuesday in the second round of the Asian Challenge League, reinforcing their position at the top of Group 3. The match was held at Kuwait’s Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium.

The decisive goal came shortly after halftime, when Al-Qadsia’s Nasser Al-Rawahi found the net in the 46th minute. Both teams demonstrated offensive efforts throughout the game, with Regar-TadAZ pressing to level the score, but ultimately unable to break through Al-Qadsia’s defense.

This win marked Al-Qadsia’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, lifting them to six points and placing them firmly in first place within the group. They hold a three-point advantage over India’s GWA, which sits second, while Regar-TadAZ is third with three points. Bangladesh’s Fortis remains at the bottom of the group without any points.

Al-Qadsia’s performance enhances their prospects of advancing to the quarterfinals of the competition, as the group stage continues to unfold.