Match report
Iran Secures Narrow Victory Over Kyrgyzstan 1-0 in World Cup Qualification
Iran
1–0
FT
Kyrgyzstan
Sep 5, 2024
Iran secured a vital 1-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan in the World Cup Qualification Asia match, thanks to a solitary goal from M. Taremi in the 34th minute. The match remained tight throughout, with Iran making several substitutions to maintain their lead and keep pressure on Kyrgyzstan.
Key Facts
- • M. Taremi scored the only goal for Iran in the 34th minute.
- • Kyrgyzstan made their first substitution in the 46th minute, replacing G. Alykulov with E. Kenzhebaev.
- • Iran made multiple substitutions, with M. Ghayedi, A. Gholizadeh, S. Ghoddos, A. Yousefi, and S. Azmoun entering the game.
- • The match remained a one-goal affair, with Iran holding on to their lead for the remainder of the game.
Lineups
Iran
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Beiranvand (G)
- 23 A. Yousefi (D)
- 15 M. Hazbavi (D)
- 4 S. Khalilzadeh (D)
- 5 M. Mohammadi (D)
- 11 A. Gholizadeh (M)
- 14 S. Ghoddos (M)
- 21 O. Noorafkan (M)
- 10 M. Ghayedi
- 9 M. Taremi (F)
- 20 S. Azmoun (F)
Substitutes
- 12 P. Niazmand
- 22 H. Hosseini
- 2 S. Hardani
- 13 H. Kanaani
- 18 A. Jalali
- 3 M. Ghorbani
- 6 S. Ezatolahi
- 16 M. Torabi
- 17 M. Karimi
- 7 A. Jahanbakhsh
- 8 A. Sayyadmanesh
- 19 S. Moghanlou
Kyrgyzstan
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. Tokotaev
- 18 K. Zhyrgalbek (D)
- 6 K. Brauzman
- 3 T. Kozubayev (D)
- 2 V. Kichin (D)
- 14 A. Mishchenko
- 12 O. Abdurakhmanov (M)
- 17 E. Zarypbekov (M)
- 22 A. Shukurov (M)
- 7 J. Kojo
- 10 G. Alykulov (F)
Substitutes
- 13 S. Chomoev
- 16 A. Pryadkin
- 4 S. Datsiev
- 5 A. Bekberdinov
- 15 S. Mamyraliev
- 20 N. Baktybekov
- 8 M. Akhmedov
- 11 K. Merk
- 19 E. Kenzhebaev
- 21 K. Merk
- 23 E. Atabayev
- 9 E. Batyrkanov
Timeline
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34' Iran Goal · Normal GoalM. Taremi
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46' Kyrgyzstan subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Alykulov · On: E. Kenzhebaev
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60' Iran subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Ghayedi · On: M. Torabi
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60' Iran subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Gholizadeh · On: Alireza Jahanbakhsh
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67' Iran subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Ghoddos · On: S. Ezatolahi
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79' Kyrgyzstan subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Zhyrgalbek · On: M. Akhmedov
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81' Iran subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Yousefi · On: S. Hardani
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81' Iran subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Azmoun · On: S. Moghanlou
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87' Kyrgyzstan subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Kojo · On: K. Merk
Match Stats
| Stat | Iran | Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 69% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 621 | 300 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 1 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 538 | 208 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 2 |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 13 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Taremi's goal in the 34th minute gave Iran the lead and control over the match.
- ▸ Iran's strategic use of substitutions in the second half helped maintain their defensive structure and secure the narrow victory.