Match report

Jordan Stuns Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
1–2
FT
Jordan
Jordan
Jun 11, 2024

Jordan staged a remarkable comeback to stun Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. Ali Lajami gave Saudi Arabia the lead early on, but goals from A. Olwan and N. Al Rawabdeh ensured Jordan's victory. Despite numerous substitutions, Saudi Arabia couldn't find the equalizer, leaving them disappointed after conceding the lead.

Key Facts

  • • Saudi Arabia 1–2 Jordan
  • • Ali Lajami scored the opening goal for Saudi Arabia in the 16th minute
  • • A. Olwan equalized for Jordan in the 27th minute
  • • N. Al Rawabdeh secured the win for Jordan in the 45th minute
  • • Saudi Arabia made five substitutions, including Moteb Al Harbi and Feras Al Brikan

Lineups

Saudi Arabia

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 21 M. Al Owais (G)
  • 17 R. Hamidou
  • 4 A. Lajami (D)
  • 5 A. Al Bulayhi (D)
  • 15 A. Al Khaibari (M)
  • 12 S. Abdulhamid (M)
  • 23 M. Kanno (M)
  • 8 M. Al Juwayr (M)
  • 6 N. Al Dawsari (M)
  • 9 F. Al Buraikan (F)
  • 10 S. Al Dawsari (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. Al Najjar
  • 2 S. Al Ghannam
  • 3 A. Al Saluli
  • 7 M. Ali
  • 11 A. Radif
  • 13 M. Al Harbi
  • 14 H. Kadesh
  • 16 S. Al Najei
  • 18 A. Ghareeb
  • 19 A. Al Hassan
  • 20 M. Al Sahafi
  • 22 A. Al Kassar

Jordan

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Abulaila (G)
  • 23 E. Haddad (D)
  • 3 A. Nasib (D)
  • 5 Y. Al Arab (D)
  • 17 S. Al Ajalin (D)
  • 13 M. Al Mardi (D)
  • 10 M. Tamari (M)
  • 21 N. Al Rashdan (M)
  • 8 N. Al Rawabdeh (M)
  • 9 A. Olwan (M)
  • 11 Y. Al Naimat (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Abu Hasheesh
  • 4 B. Marie
  • 6 Sisa
  • 7 A. Al Haj
  • 12 N. Ateyah
  • 14 R. Ayed
  • 15 Ibrahim Sa'deh
  • 16 F. Shelbaieh
  • 18 M. Shawkat
  • 19 S. Al Rosan
  • 20 M. Abu Taha
  • 22 A. Juaidi

Timeline

  1. Saudi Arabia
    16' Saudi Arabia Goal · Normal Goal
    Ali Lajami · Assist: Musab Al Juwayr
  2. Jordan
    21' Jordan Card · Yellow Card
    M. Al Mardi

    Foul

  3. Jordan
    27' Jordan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Olwan
  4. Saudi Arabia
    35' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mohammed Al-Owais · On: A. Al Kassar
  5. Saudi Arabia
    45' Saudi Arabia Card · Yellow Card
    Nasser Al Dawsari

    Foul

  6. Jordan
    45' Jordan Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Al Rawabdeh
  7. Saudi Arabia
    46' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nasser Al Dawsari · On: Moteb Al Harbi
  8. Saudi Arabia
    63' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Feras Al Brikan · On: A. Radif
  9. Saudi Arabia
    63' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Abdullah Alkhaibari · On: A. Ghareeb
  10. Jordan
    73' Jordan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Al Mardi · On: M. Abu Hasheesh
  11. Jordan
    73' Jordan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Al Rashdan · On: Ibrahim Sa'deh
  12. Jordan
    76' Jordan Card · Yellow Card
    E. Haddad

    Foul

  13. Jordan
    82' Jordan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Olwan · On: M. Abu Taha
  14. Saudi Arabia
    85' Saudi Arabia Card · Yellow Card
    Ali Al Bulayhi

    Handball

  15. Saudi Arabia
    86' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Salem Al Dawsari · On: M. Ali
  16. Jordan
    90'+1 Jordan Card · Yellow Card
    Yazeed Abulaila

    Time wasting

  17. Jordan
    90'+7 Jordan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: R. Ayed
  18. Jordan
    90'+7 Jordan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Al Rawabdeh · On: M. Shawkat

Match Stats

Stat Saudi Arabia Jordan
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 76%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 599 246
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 534 188
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jordan's equalizer by A. Olwan in the 27th minute shifted the momentum away from Saudi Arabia
  • ▸ N. Al Rawabdeh's goal in the 45th minute sealed the victory for Jordan, providing a significant morale boost to their team