Match report
United Arab Emirates Defeats Qatar 3-1 in World Cup Qualification Asia
Qatar
1–3
FT
United Arab Emirates
Sep 5, 2024
In an intense World Cup Qualification Asia match, United Arab Emirates stunned Qatar with a 3-1 victory, turning the game around after conceding an early goal. Qatar's I. Al Hassan put them ahead with a goal assisted by Akram Afif, but United Arab Emirates fought back with goals from H. Suhail, Khaled Aldhanhani, and A. Saleh. Qatar's late penalty was controversially cancelled by VAR, leaving them disappointed as they failed to secure crucial points.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Qatar 1-3 United Arab Emirates
- • Qatar's Goal: I. Al Hassan (38', assist: Akram Afif)
- • United Arab Emirates' Goals: H. Suhail (68', assist: Yahia Nader), Khaled Aldhanhani (80', assist: H. Suhail), A. Saleh (90', assist: M. Hunt)
- • Yellow Cards: Kouame Kouadio (25'), Y. Al Ghassani (44'), Tarek Salman (52'), Meshaal Barsham (65'), Khalid Eisa (84')
- • VAR Controversy: Penalty cancelled for Qatar's A. Moustafa (86')
Lineups
Qatar
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 22 M. Barsham (G)
- 2 Pedro Miguel (D)
- 5 T. Salman (D)
- 3 Lucas Mendes (D)
- 17 I. Mohammed (M)
- 8 J. Gaber (M)
- 20 A. Fathi (M)
- 13 I. Al Hassan
- 4 M. Waad (M)
- 10 A. Afif (F)
- 19 A. Ali (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Al Sheeb
- 21 S. Zakaria
- 14 H. Al Amin
- 15 B. Al Rawi
- 16 M. Aiash
- 18 S. Al Brake
- 6 A. Hatem
- 9 A. Moustafa
- 7 A. Alaaeldin
- 12 K. Boudiaf
- 11 Y. Abdurisag
- 23 A. O. Madibo
United Arab Emirates
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 17 K. Eisa (G)
- 19 Khaled Ebraheim (D)
- 12 K. Al Hammadi
- 4 K. Kouadio
- 2 A. Idrees (D)
- 9 H. Suhail (M)
- 14 A. Hamad
- 15 Y. Nader (M)
- 20 Y. Al Ghassani (M)
- 8 T. Al Zaabi (F)
- 11 Caio Canedo (F)
Substitutes
- 23 F. Badr
- 13 M. Al Attas
- 1 A. Khaseif
- 10 F. Lima
- 6 A. Saleh
- 7 A. Saleh
- 16 M. Al Baloushi
- 5 A. Salmeen
- 22 K. Tawhid
- 18 M. Hunt
- 21 I. Faiz
- 3 Z. Al Zaabi
Timeline
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25' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardKouame Kouadio
Foul
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38' Qatar Goal · Normal GoalI. Al Hassan · Assist: Akram Afif
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44' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardY. Al Ghassani
Foul
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52' Qatar Card · Yellow CardTarek Salman
Foul
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62' Qatar subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Al Hassan · On: Abdulaziz Hatem
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65' Qatar Card · Yellow CardMeshaal Barsham
Time wasting
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68' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal GoalH. Suhail · Assist: Yahia Nader
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75' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Al Ghassani · On: A. Saleh
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76' Qatar subst · Substitution 2Off: Mohammed Waad · On: H. Al Amin
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76' Qatar subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Gaber · On: Karim Boudiaf
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80' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal GoalKhaled Aldhanhani · Assist: H. Suhail
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82' Qatar subst · Substitution 4Off: Ismael Mohammed · On: A. Moustafa
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84' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardKhalid Eisa
Argument
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86' Qatar Var · Penalty cancelledA. Moustafa
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88' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Al Zaabi · On: M. Hunt
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90'+3 United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Suhail · On: M. Al Baloushi
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90' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal GoalA. Saleh · Assist: M. Hunt
Match Stats
| Stat | Qatar | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 65% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 9 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 538 | 234 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 456 | 151 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Despite Qatar's early lead, United Arab Emirates turned the game around with a goal from H. Suhail in the 68th minute, equalizing the match and boosting their morale.
- ▸ The match shifted decisively in favor of United Arab Emirates with two quick goals by Khaled Aldhanhani and A. Saleh in the 80th and 90th minutes, respectively, sealing their victory.