KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 – Asian Cup 2023 finalist, Jordan recorded their maiden victory in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after defeating Palestine 3-1 in a Group B action at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras on Tuesday night.
Striker Yazan Al-Naimat emerged as the hero of the Jordanians after scoring a brace, one each in the first and second half while the lone Palestinian goal was scored by striker Wessam Abouli as the game approached the break.
Selangor FC midfielder Noor Al Deen Al Rawabdeh midway through the second half completed Jordan’s victory led by Jamal Sellami.
Palestine, ranked 96th in the world, suffered their first defeat after a brilliant start to the qualifiers when they stole a point after a goalless draw against South Korea 0-0 in Seoul last week .
