Match report

Saudi Arabia Defeats Tajikistan 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
1–0
FT
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Mar 21, 2024

Saudi Arabia held on for a narrow 1-0 victory over Tajikistan in a World Cup Qualification Asia match. Salem Al Dawsari scored the only goal of the game in the 23rd minute, assisted by M. Ali. Despite several substitutions and some defensive challenges, Saudi Arabia's defense remained solid to secure the win. Tajikistan's Zoir Dzhuraboev and Saudi Arabia's Nasser Al Dawsari both received yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Salem Al Dawsari scored the winning goal at 23 minutes
  • • M. Ali provided the assist for Al Dawsari's goal
  • • Zoir Dzhuraboev (Tajikistan) and Nasser Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) received yellow cards
  • • Saudi Arabia made five substitutions throughout the game
  • • Tajikistan made three substitutions throughout the game

Lineups

Saudi Arabia

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 21 M. Al Owais (G)
  • 4 A. Lajami (D)
  • 3 A. Al Saluli (D)
  • 5 A. Al Bulayhi (D)
  • 7 M. Ali (M)
  • 12 S. Abdulhamid (M)
  • 23 M. Kanno (M)
  • 10 S. Al Dawsari (M)
  • 15 N. Al Dawsari (M)
  • 11 S. Al Shehri (F)
  • 18 A. Ghareeb (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Al Subaie
  • 2 R. Hamidou
  • 6 M. Al Burayk
  • 8 A. Al Malki
  • 9 F. Al Buraikan
  • 13 Y. Al Shahrani
  • 14 H. Kadesh
  • 16 S. Al Najei
  • 17 F. Al Ghamdi
  • 19 A. Al Hassan
  • 20 A. Radif
  • 22 A. Al Kassar

Tajikistan

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Yatimov (G)
  • 5 M. Safarov (D)
  • 6 V. Khanonov (D)
  • 2 Z. Dzhuraboev (D)
  • 19 A. Nazarov (D)
  • 13 A. Kamolov
  • 7 P. Umarbaev (M)
  • 17 E. Pandzhshanbe (M)
  • 15 S. Mabatshoev (M)
  • 22 S. Samiev (F)
  • 10 A. Dzhalilov

Substitutes

  • 3 T. Islomov
  • 4 M. Karimov
  • 8 A. Dzhuraboev
  • 9 R. Soirov
  • 11 N. Khamrokulov
  • 12 S. Kurbonov
  • 14 A. Shukurov
  • 16 D. Barotov
  • 18 M. Aknazarov
  • 20 A. Ayni
  • 21 D. Imomnazarov
  • 23 M. Khasanov

Timeline

  1. Saudi Arabia
    23' Saudi Arabia Goal · Normal Goal
    Salem Al Dawsari · Assist: M. Ali
  2. Tajikistan
    28' Tajikistan Card · Yellow Card
    Zoir Dzhuraboev

    Foul

  3. Saudi Arabia
    56' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Saleh Al Shehri · On: A. Al Hassan
  4. Saudi Arabia
    69' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Al Saluli · On: H. Kadesh
  5. Saudi Arabia
    69' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ghareeb · On: Faisal Al Ghamdi
  6. Saudi Arabia
    69' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mohamed Kanno · On: A. Radif
  7. Tajikistan
    73' Tajikistan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Samiev · On: R. Soirov
  8. Tajikistan
    73' Tajikistan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mabatshoev · On: A. Ayni
  9. Saudi Arabia
    77' Saudi Arabia Card · Yellow Card
    Nasser Al Dawsari

    Foul

  10. Saudi Arabia
    82' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nasser Al Dawsari · On: Yasir Al Shahrani
  11. Tajikistan
    85' Tajikistan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Nazarov · On: N. Khamrokulov
  12. Saudi Arabia
    90' Saudi Arabia Card · Yellow Card
    Ali Al Bulayhi

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Saudi Arabia Tajikistan
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 80% 80%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 435 402
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 348 323
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Salem Al Dawsari in the 23rd minute shifted the momentum in favor of Saudi Arabia, providing a crucial lead that they defended throughout the match
  • ▸ The yellow cards to both teams, especially Nasser Al Dawsari's late in the game, indicated the intensity and competitive nature of the match, but did not significantly alter the outcome