Match report
Jordan Stuns Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup Qualification Asia
Saudi Arabia
1–2
FT
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
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16' Saudi Arabia Goal · Normal GoalAli Lajami · Assist: Musab Al Juwayr -
21' Jordan Card · Yellow CardM. Al MardiFoul
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27' Jordan Goal · Normal GoalA. Olwan -
35' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 1Off: Mohammed Al-Owais · On: A. Al Kassar -
45' Saudi Arabia Card · Yellow CardNasser Al DawsariFoul
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45' Jordan Goal · Normal GoalN. Al Rawabdeh -
46' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 2Off: Nasser Al Dawsari · On: Moteb Al Harbi -
63' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 3Off: Feras Al Brikan · On: A. Radif -
63' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 4Off: Abdullah Alkhaibari · On: A. Ghareeb -
73' Jordan subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Al Mardi · On: M. Abu Hasheesh -
73' Jordan subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Al Rashdan · On: Ibrahim Sa'deh -
76' Jordan Card · Yellow CardE. HaddadFoul
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82' Jordan subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Olwan · On: M. Abu Taha -
85' Saudi Arabia Card · Yellow CardAli Al BulayhiHandball
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86' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 5Off: Salem Al Dawsari · On: M. Ali -
90'+1 Jordan Card · Yellow CardYazeed AbulailaTime wasting
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90'+7 Jordan subst · Substitution 4Off: Mousa Tamari · On: R. Ayed -
90'+7 Jordan subst · Substitution 5Off: 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