Match report

Australia Secures 2-0 Win Over Lebanon in World Cup Qualification Asia

Australia
Australia
2–0
FT
Lebanon
Lebanon
Mar 21, 2024

Australia secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Lebanon in their World Cup Qualification Asia match, with goals from K. Baccus and Kye Rowles. The Socceroos were in control throughout the game, with Lebanon struggling to create any significant opportunities. The win is a significant boost for Australia as they continue their campaign in the qualification stages.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Australia 2-0 Lebanon
  • • K. Baccus scored the first goal for Australia in the 5th minute
  • • Kye Rowles scored the second goal for Australia in the 54th minute
  • • Australia made five substitutions: R. McGree, A. Hrustic, K. Yengi, A. Taggart, and J. Iredale
  • • Lebanon made five substitutions: H. Srour, M. Haidar, H. Maatouk, D. Lajud Martinez, Sisi, N. Matar, O. Bugiel, and Bassel Jradi

Lineups

Australia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Ryan (G)
  • 3 N. Atkinson (D)
  • 19 H. Souttar (D)
  • 21 C. Burgess (D)
  • 4 K. Rowles (D)
  • 8 C. Metcalfe (M)
  • 17 K. Baccus (M)
  • 22 J. Irvine (M)
  • 11 K. Yengi (F)
  • 23 A. Taggart (F)
  • 14 R. McGree (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Glover
  • 18 J. Gauci
  • 2 T. Deng
  • 5 J. Bos
  • 6 P. Yazbek
  • 10 A. Hrustic
  • 13 G. Jones
  • 7 S. Silvera
  • 9 B. Fornaroli
  • 15 M. Duke
  • 16 B. Borrello
  • 20 J. Iredale

Lebanon

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 21 M. Matar (G)
  • 5 N. Nassar
  • 13 K. Khamis (D)
  • 16 W. Shour (D)
  • 3 M. Sabra (D)
  • 4 H. Chaitou (D)
  • 7 H. Maatouk (M)
  • 20 Sisi
  • 12 H. Srour (M)
  • 22 B. Z. Jradi (M)
  • 11 O. Bugiel (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Khalil
  • 23 A. Sabeh
  • 2 H. Sharafeddine
  • 8 M. Dhaini
  • 10 M. Haidar
  • 14 N. Matar
  • 17 A. Al Haj
  • 6 J. Khoury
  • 9 K. Darwiche
  • 15 G. Bitar
  • 18 L. Shahin
  • 19 D. Lajud Martinez

Timeline

  1. Australia
    5' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Baccus
  2. Australia
    16' Australia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. McGree · On: Jordan Bos
  3. Australia
    42' Australia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Unknown player · On: A. Hrustic
  4. Lebanon
    46' Lebanon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Srour · On: M. Haidar
  5. Australia
    54' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    Kye Rowles · Assist: Cameron Burgess
  6. Australia
    61' Australia Card · Yellow Card
    N. Atkinson

    Foul

  7. Australia
    66' Australia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Yengi · On: Mitchell Duke
  8. Lebanon
    66' Lebanon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Maatouk · On: D. Lajud Martinez
  9. Australia
    67' Australia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Taggart · On: J. Iredale
  10. Australia
    78' Australia Card · Yellow Card
    K. Baccus

    Foul

  11. Lebanon
    78' Lebanon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Sisi · On: N. Matar
  12. Lebanon
    78' Lebanon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Bugiel · On: K. Darwiche
  13. Lebanon
    85' Lebanon subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bassel Jradi · On: G. Bitar

Match Stats

Stat Australia Lebanon
Fouls 14 4
Pass Accuracy 89% 78%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 6
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 629 353
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 64% 36%
Accurate Passes 557 275
Shots Inside Box 5 4
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Baccus's early goal in the 5th minute gave Australia a strong start and set the tone for the game
  • ▸ Kye Rowles's second goal in the 54th minute sealed the victory for Australia, putting an end to any hopes of a comeback from Lebanon