Match report

Tajikistan 1-1 Saudi Arabia: World Cup Qualification Asia

Tajikistan
Tajikistan
1–1
FT
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Mar 26, 2024

Tajikistan staved off a dominant Saudi Arabia to secure a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Qualification Asia clash. Feras Al Brikan put Saudi Arabia ahead with a goal in the 46th minute, but R. Soirov equalized for Tajikistan in the 80th minute. Both teams showed resilience and fighting spirit throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Feras Al Brikan scored the opening goal for Saudi Arabia at the 46th minute
  • • R. Soirov equalized for Tajikistan in the 80th minute
  • • Mohammed Al-Owais received a yellow card for Saudi Arabia in the 74th minute
  • • Alisher Dzhalilov was cautioned with a yellow card for Tajikistan in the 82nd minute
  • • Tajikistan made three substitutions, including V. Khanonov, S. Samiev, and A. Burizod, while Saudi Arabia made two substitutions with A. Radif and A. Ghareeb

Lineups

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)
  • 20 A. Burizod
  • 22 S. Samiev (F)
  • 10 A. Dzhalilov

Substitutes

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

Saudi Arabia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 21 M. Al Owais (G)
  • 4 A. Lajami (D)
  • 3 A. Al Saluli (D)
  • 14 H. Kadesh (D)
  • 6 M. Al Burayk (M)
  • 23 M. Kanno (M)
  • 7 M. Ali (M)
  • 10 S. Al Dawsari (M)
  • 15 A. Yahya (M)
  • 20 A. Radif (F)
  • 9 F. Al Buraikan (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Al Rubaie
  • 17 R. Al Najjar
  • 22 A. Al Kassar
  • 2 F. Al Saqour
  • 5 M. Al Fatil
  • 12 R. Hamidou
  • 13 Y. Al Shahrani
  • 8 F. Al Ghamdi
  • 16 S. Al Najei
  • 18 A. Ghareeb
  • 19 A. Al Hassan
  • 11 S. Al Shehri

Timeline

  1. Tajikistan
    35' Tajikistan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Khanonov · On: S. Kurbonov
  2. Saudi Arabia
    46' Saudi Arabia Goal · Normal Goal
    Feras Al Brikan · Assist: Mohammed Al Burayk
  3. Tajikistan
    52' Tajikistan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Samiev · On: R. Soirov
  4. Tajikistan
    52' Tajikistan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Burizod · On: S. Mabatshoev
  5. Saudi Arabia
    74' Saudi Arabia Card · Yellow Card
    Mohammed Al-Owais

    Time wasting

  6. Saudi Arabia
    74' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Radif · On: Saleh Al Shehri
  7. Tajikistan
    80' Tajikistan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Soirov · Assist: A. Kamolov
  8. Tajikistan
    82' Tajikistan Card · Yellow Card
    Alisher Dzhalilov

    Argument

  9. Tajikistan
    87' Tajikistan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kamolov · On: T. Islomov
  10. Saudi Arabia
    90'+3 Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Feras Al Brikan · On: A. Ghareeb

Match Stats

Stat Tajikistan Saudi Arabia
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 79%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 420 489
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 315 387
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Saudi Arabia took the lead in the second half with Feras Al Brikan's goal, giving them a crucial advantage
  • ▸ Tajikistan mounted a strong comeback and equalized through R. Soirov, showcasing their determination and tactical flexibility