Aussies fume over Kuwaiti lasers - reports

SYDNEY: Australian footballers have claimed Kuwaiti fans shone lasers into their eyes during their Asian Cup qualifier in Kuwait City, reports said yesterday.

Goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic and midfielder Dario Vidosic complained they were targeted by fans armed with a laser pointer during the game, which ended in a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.

Galekovic claimed a light was shone into his eyes while Vidosic told team officials he was distracted by a laser beam while attempting to take corner kicks, Australian Associated Press reported.