Kuwait downed Pakistan 4-0 in their second group match to virtually seal a semifinal spot in the SAFF Championships on Saturday. Pakistan were hoping for an improved performance after a shoddy outing against India, but they had no answer to the absolute dominance of Kuwait. This was their second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.

With their second heavy defeat on the trot, Pakistan was virtually out of the tournament. Kuwait started the goal rush in the 10th minute itself. Hasan Alanezi was in a perfect position to convert a cross from Mobarak Alfaneeni to give Kuwait 1-0 up.