Match report

Iraq Defeats Oman 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Iraq
Iraq
1–0
FT
Oman
Oman
Sep 5, 2024

Iraq held off a resilient Oman side to secure a 1-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. A. Hussein's early goal proved decisive as Iraq's defense stood firm against Oman's late surge. Despite the red card to Oman's A. Al Alawi in injury time, Iraq maintained their lead to claim all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Iraq scored the only goal of the match in the 13th minute through A. Hussein, assisted by A. Jasim
  • • Oman's A. Al Alawi received a red card in injury time
  • • Iraq made multiple substitutions, including Osama Rashid and Hussein Ali, to manage the game
  • • Oman had to make several late substitutions due to injuries and tactical changes, including Issam Al-Subhi and M. Al Musalami

Lineups

Iraq

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Hachim (G)
  • 3 H. Ali (D)
  • 6 Z. Tahseen (D)
  • 2 R. Sulaka (D)
  • 23 M. Doski (D)
  • 20 O. Rashid (M)
  • 16 A. Al Ammari (M)
  • 8 I. Bayesh (M)
  • 17 A. Jasim
  • 19 Y. Amyn (M)
  • 18 A. Hussein (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 H. Ali Kadhim
  • 22 H. Hassan
  • 4 S. Natiq
  • 5 M. Younis
  • 15 A. Yahya
  • 21 M. Saadoon
  • 7 S. Hadi
  • 11 Z. Iqbal
  • 13 D. Al Saed
  • 14 A. Attwan
  • 9 A. Al Hamadi
  • 10 Meme

Oman

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Al Mukhaini (G)
  • 3 A. A. Al Shamousi
  • 6 A. Al Khamisi
  • 2 M. Al Musalami
  • 17 A. Al Busaidi (D)
  • 23 H. Al Saadi (M)
  • 4 A. Al Alawi (M)
  • 7 I. Al Sabhi (M)
  • 10 J. Al Yahmadi (M)
  • 21 Dahman
  • 19 M. Al Ghafri

Substitutes

  • 18 F. Al Rusheidi
  • 22 I. Al Rajhi
  • 5 G. Al Habashi
  • 13 A. Al Harthi
  • 14 K. A. Al
  • 16 K. Al Braiki
  • 8 Z. Al Aghbari
  • 12 A. Fawaz
  • 20 N. Al Rawahi
  • 9 O. Al Malki
  • 11 M. Al Ghassani
  • 15 S. Al Marzouq

Timeline

  1. Iraq
    13' Iraq Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hussein · Assist: A. Jasim
  2. Oman
    43' Oman Card · Yellow Card
    A. Al Alawi

    Foul

  3. Oman
    46' Oman subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Issam Al-Subhi · On: Z. Al Aghbari
  4. Oman
    46' Oman subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Al Ghafri · On: M. Al Ghassani
  5. Iraq
    60' Iraq subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Osama Rashid · On: M. Younis
  6. Iraq
    60' Iraq subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Jasim · On: A. Attwan
  7. Oman
    60' Oman subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Al Musalami · On: K. Al Braiki
  8. Iraq
    75' Iraq subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Hussein Ali · On: M. Saadoon
  9. Oman
    84' Oman subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Al Khamisi · On: A. Fawaz
  10. Oman
    84' Oman subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dahman · On: O. Al Malki
  11. Oman
    90'+5 Oman Card · Yellow Card
    A. Al Alawi

    Foul

  12. Oman
    90'+5 Oman Card · Red Card
    A. Al Alawi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Iraq Oman
Fouls 16 2
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 317 431
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 260 351
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Iraq's early goal by A. Hussein set the tone for the match, giving them a crucial lead they would not relinquish
  • ▸ The red card to Oman's A. Al Alawi in injury time shifted momentum in Iraq's favor, securing their victory