Jordan controlled possession in the first half, dominating the midfield and creating several opportunities. However, despite having the upper hand, they failed to capitalize on their dominance, leaving Kuwait with a chance to regroup for the second half

The earthquake's epicenter was located roughly 5 kilometers southeast of Borazjan, a city of around 86,100 people. The tremor was felt strongly in areas close to the epicenter, with moderate shaking reported in Borazjan itself