The United Arab Emirates put away Kuwait 286 to 110 in their ACC Cup for Men fixture on September 3. Both teams arrived with 1 win and 2 points to their name. The result ensures the visitors take the higher spot in the standings.
To be fair, Kuwait had looked formidable coming into this game. They had smashed Singapore 249-96 in their previous outing. But the contrast with the UAE side was stark.
And here's the thing, this wasn't an isolated burst for the visitors. They had already dropped 263 points on Qatar and 282 on Canada in recent outings. Consistency is what separates the contenders from the rest. UAE found no answer to their offensive pressure throughout the contest. The hosts simply could not contain the wave.
Kuwait could not stop the bleeding over 60 minutes. Yet they defended well in spurts. By then, the difference in class was undeniable.
The margin of 176 points speaks volumes about the disparity. Kuwait will have to work hard to close that gap. UAE, meanwhile, has kept their side in contention for the top spot.