Match report

Yemen Defeats Sri Lanka 3-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Yemen
Yemen
3–0
FT
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Oct 12, 2023

Yemen stuns Sri Lanka with a dominant 3-0 victory in a World Cup Qualification Asia match, showcasing strong teamwork and precision in scoring. The match saw early yellow cards for Sri Lanka's Charitha Rathnayake and Nicholus Harsha Fernando, which set the tone for a tough day for the visitors. Yemen capitalized on their opportunities with goals from M. G. Khalil A., N. Al Gahwashi, and A. Al Matari, securing their place in the competition with a commanding performance.

Key Facts

  • • Yemen secured a 3-0 victory against Sri Lanka in World Cup Qualification Asia.
  • • M. G. Khalil A. scored the first goal in the 33rd minute, assisted by A. Al Matari.
  • • N. Al Gahwashi netted the second goal in the 67th minute, assisted by A. Al Wajih.
  • • A. Al Matari scored the third goal in the 90th minute, sealing the win.
  • • Sri Lanka's Charitha Rathnayake and Nicholus Harsha Fernando were given yellow cards early in the match.

Lineups

Yemen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Al Saadi
  • 7 A. Al Sarori (F)
  • 16 N. Al Gahwashi
  • 6 A. K. Al Douh
  • 2 A. Al Wajih (D)
  • 3 M. Al Ghaili
  • 4 H. Al Zubaidi
  • 15 M. H. Al-Tairi
  • 18 H. M. Hanash
  • 11 A. Al Matari (M)
  • 12 M. G. Khalil A. (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Aman
  • 23 L. Atya
  • 5 A. Al Jarshi
  • 9 O. Al Dahi
  • 8 W. Al Khyat
  • 13 Y. Al Haimi
  • 14 N. M. Al Qashmi M.
  • 17 A. Al-Maari
  • 20 H. Mahross
  • 10 M. Al Dahi
  • 21 G. Al Sharafi
  • 19 R. Al Hubaishi

Sri Lanka

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Werrashinghe
  • 3 F. Harsha
  • 4 C. Chameera
  • 5 C. Dilshan (D)
  • 6 C. Rathnayake (D)
  • 16 M. Nitharshan
  • 8 B. Suresh
  • 13 A. Razeek (M)
  • 23 R. Mohamed (F)
  • 15 A. Rajamohan (M)
  • 9 M. Shifan

Substitutes

  • 20 P. Ruwan
  • 22 K. Fernando
  • 17 J. Supan
  • 7 L. Ishan
  • 11 M. Aakib
  • 14 M. Fasal
  • 19 A. Nawshad Mohamed
  • 12 S. Razooniya
  • 18 B. L. Sandesh Pingho S.
  • 21 A. Faizer
  • 2 C. Madushan
  • 10 R. Suresh

Timeline

  1. Sri Lanka
    14' Sri Lanka Card · Yellow Card
    Charitha Rathnayake
  2. Sri Lanka
    23' Sri Lanka Card · Yellow Card
    Nicholus Harsha Fernando
  3. Yemen
    33' Yemen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. G. Khalil A. · Assist: A. Al Matari
  4. Yemen
    46' Yemen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. M. Hanash · On: O. Al Dahi
  5. Yemen
    64' Yemen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Al Sarori · On: M. Al Dahi
  6. Sri Lanka
    64' Sri Lanka subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Shifan · On: S. Razooniya
  7. Yemen
    67' Yemen Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Al Gahwashi · Assist: A. Al Wajih
  8. Sri Lanka
    78' Sri Lanka subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Mohamed · On: M. Aakib
  9. Sri Lanka
    78' Sri Lanka subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nitharshan · On: A. Faizer
  10. Yemen
    84' Yemen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Al Gahwashi · On: A. Al-Maari
  11. Yemen
    86' Yemen Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  12. Sri Lanka
    90'+5 Sri Lanka subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Chameera · On: J. Supan
  13. Sri Lanka
    90'+5 Sri Lanka subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Razeek · On: M. Fasal
  14. Yemen
    90' Yemen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Al Matari

Match Stats

Stat Yemen Sri Lanka
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 9
Corners 1 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Yemen's early control of the game, with Sri Lanka receiving two yellow cards within the first 23 minutes, set the stage for their victory.
  • ▸ The first goal by M. G. Khalil A. in the 33rd minute marked a turning point, giving Yemen the momentum they needed.
  • ▸ N. Al Gahwashi's second goal in the 67th minute effectively sealed the win for Yemen, leaving Sri Lanka struggling to mount a comeback.