The Portuguese coach Joao Almeida gave a positive assessment of the actions of Al-Akkoumi (20th and 29th) and Kobeissi (25th and 36th), who commanded the hosts’ offensive with a brace in the hall of the Sadaka stadium; while Ali Saadeh (15′) and John Jabbor (18′) contributed a goal.
For the visitors, Bilal Hammadi scored the only goal for Palestine in the 37th minute in a game that is part of the FIFA Days set aside for internationals.
During the break, the president of the Lebanese FA’s futsal committee, George Solaj, exchanged commemorative plaques with the chairman of the Palestinian Diaspora Football Association, Hajj Ziyad Bukai.
The second meeting of the two casts will take place next Monday on the capital’s own stage.
For Lebanon, the friendly against Palestine marks the start of competitive preparation for the Arab Cup, which will be held in the Saudi city of Dammam from 6-16 June.
The Cedars team also plans preparatory battles against Cyprus (April 11 and 13) and Afghanistan (May) en route to next summer’s Arabian Fair.
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