Date: 25-06-1982
Stage: first round
Place: BILBAO
Running time: 105 min.
Colour: PAL
Quality: HD 1080 50fps (9,5)
Commentary: MULTI: italian/english/french
My rating: *
Notes: Hoddle,Wilkins,Francis
MATCH SUMMARY
Friday, 25 June 1982, 21:00
San Mamés, Bilbao
Attendance: 35,000
Meteo: Clear, mild, 19°C
ENGLAND
Peter Shilton
Phil Neal
Mick Mills (c)
Terry Butcher
Phil Thompson
Ray Wilkins
Bryan Robson
Trevor Brooking
Steve Coppell
Paul Mariner
Tony Woodcock
Coach: Ron Greenwood (ENG)
KUWAIT
Ahmed Al-Tarabulsi
Naim Fajah
Mahboud Mubarak
Walid Al-Mubarak
Saad Al-Houti (c)
Abdulaziz Al-Balushi
Jasem Sultan
Abdulaziz Al-Anbari
Abdullah Mayuf
Faisal Al-Dakhil
Mohamed Karam
Coach: Carlos Alberto Parreira (BRA)
Referee: Luis Barrancos (BOL)
Goals:
43′ Trevor Brooking, ENG
Match overview
England secured a narrow win over Kuwait thanks to Brooking’s first-half goal. Despite dominating possession, England were unable to add to their lead, and Kuwait defended resolutely. The result ensured England finished the group stage with a perfect record.
Trivia
England progressed to the next round without conceding a goal. Kuwait’s World Cup debut ended without a win, but they earned respect for their spirited performances.
