Match report
Afghanistan Secures Victory Over Mongolia in World Cup Qualification Asia
Mongolia
0–1
FT
Afghanistan
Oct 17, 2023
Afghanistan secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Mongolia in the World Cup Qualification Asia. The match, which saw Mongolia's Temulen Uuganbat and Afghanistan's Omid Popalzay receive yellow cards, was marked by a single goal from Afghanistan's F. Noor in the 71st minute, ensuring the victory for the visitors.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Mongolia 0–1 Afghanistan
- • F. Noor scored the only goal for Afghanistan at the 71st minute
- • Omid Popalzay (Afghanistan) and Temulen Uuganbat (Mongolia) received yellow cards
- • Several substitutions were made by both teams, notably Mongolia's Omran Haydary and Afghanistan's T. Skandari
- • Afghanistan's victory was a significant boost in the World Cup Qualification Asia
Lineups
Mongolia
Formation: 5-2-3
Starting XI
- 1 F. Hamidi
- 19 O. Popalzay
- 4 M. Hanifi
- 12 N. Haidary
- 16 T. Skandari
- 17 R. Akbari
- 10 F. Shayesteh
- 6 N. Husin
- 11 O. Haydary
- 9 J. Sharza
- 7 M. Azadzoy
Substitutes
- 8 F. Noor
- 2 F. Ataie
- 15 H. Zamani
- 22 J. Mohammadi
- 20 M. Walizada
- 3 M. Ahadi
- 13 M. Ahmadi
- 23 O. Haidari
- 18 O. Musawi
- 21 Y. Sherzad
- 14 Z. Nazary
Afghanistan
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 B. Ariunbold
- 17 D. Amaraa
- 3 T. Daginaa
- 12 M. Orkhon
- 5 F. Chinzorig
- 2 U. Temuulen
- 8 B. Batmunkh
- 6 T. Baasanjav
- 7 G. Ganbayar
- 11 M. Batkhuyag
- 14 Z. Temuulen
Substitutes
- 1 A. Saikhanchuluun
- 4 B. Gerelt-Od
- 9 O. Mijiddorj
- 10 B. Purevdorj
- 13 S. Batmagnai
- 15 K. Naranbaatar
- 16 G. Buyannemekh
- 18 P. Uuganbayar
- 19 T. Batbayar
- 20 N. Baatartsogt
- 21 B. Amgalanbat
- 23 A. Sodmunkh
Timeline
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6' Afghanistan Card · Yellow CardOmid Popalzay -
55' Mongolia subst · Substitution 1Off: Omran Haydary · On: M. Ahadi -
60' Afghanistan subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Batkhuyag · On: T. Batbayar -
62' Mongolia subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Sharza · On: F. Noor -
62' Mongolia subst · Substitution 3Off: Omid Popalzay · On: Z. Nazary -
64' Mongolia Card · Yellow CardTemulen Uuganbat -
71' Afghanistan Goal · Normal GoalF. Noor · Assist: T. Skandari -
75' Afghanistan subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Daginaa · On: B. Gerelt-Od -
75' Afghanistan subst · Substitution 3Off: U. Temuulen · On: N. Baatartsogt -
80' Mongolia subst · Substitution 4Off: Faysal Shayesteh · On: M. Walizada -
80' Mongolia subst · Substitution 5Off: Rahmat Akbari · On: O. Musawi -
86' Afghanistan subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Batmunkh · On: O. Mijiddorj -
86' Afghanistan subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Amaraa · On: B. Amgalanbat
Match Stats
| Stat | Mongolia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early yellow card for Afghanistan's Omid Popalzay at the 6th minute might have affected the team's initial momentum
- ▸ F. Noor's goal in the 71st minute was the turning point, providing the breakthrough Afghanistan needed and securing the win