Match report
Iran Defeats United Arab Emirates 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia
United Arab Emirates
0–1
FT
Iran
Sep 10, 2024
Iran emerged victorious in their World Cup Qualification Asia match against the United Arab Emirates, securing a narrow 1-0 win. M. Ghayedi scored the solitary goal in the 45th minute, ensuring Iran took all three points in a match filled with key substitutions and yellow cards.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: United Arab Emirates 0-1 Iran
- • Goal: M. Ghayedi (Iran) in the 45th minute
- • Yellow Cards: Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Iran), S. Ghoddos (Iran), and H. Kanani (Iran)
- • Notable Substitutions: S. Azmoun (Iran) for S. Ghoddos, A. Gholizadeh (Iran) for M. Ghayedi, and M. Taremi (Iran) for M. Karimi
Lineups
United Arab Emirates
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 17 K. Eisa (G)
- 19 Khaled Ebraheim (D)
- 12 K. Al Hammadi
- 6 K. Kouadio
- 2 A. Idrees (D)
- 15 Y. Nader (M)
- 9 H. Suhail (M)
- 14 A. Hamad
- 8 T. Al Zaabi (M)
- 20 Y. Al Ghassani (M)
- 11 Caio Canedo (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Khaseif
- 22 K. Tawhid
- 4 K. Hashemi
- 13 M. Al Attas
- 16 A. Saleh
- 3 Z. Al Zaabi
- 5 A. Salmeen
- 10 F. Lima
- 18 M. Hunt
- 21 I. Faiz
- 23 F. Badr
- 7 A. Saleh
Iran
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Beiranvand (G)
- 2 S. Hardani (D)
- 13 H. Kanaani
- 4 S. Khalilzadeh (D)
- 5 M. Mohammadi (D)
- 21 O. Noorafkan (M)
- 6 S. Ezatolahi (M)
- 7 A. Jahanbakhsh (M)
- 14 S. Ghoddos (M)
- 10 M. Ghayedi
- 9 M. Taremi (F)
Substitutes
- 12 P. Niazmand
- 22 H. Hosseini
- 15 M. Hazbavi
- 18 A. Jalali
- 3 M. Ghorbani
- 11 A. Gholizadeh
- 16 M. Torabi
- 17 M. Karimi
- 8 A. Sayyadmanesh
- 19 S. Moghanlou
- 20 S. Azmoun
- 23 A. Yousefi
Timeline
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35' Iran Card · Yellow CardAlireza Jahanbakhsh
Foul
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45' Iran Goal · Normal GoalM. Ghayedi
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48' Iran Card · Yellow CardS. Ghoddos
Foul
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57' Iran subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Ghayedi · On: A. Gholizadeh
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57' Iran subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Ghoddos · On: S. Azmoun
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59' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Al Ghassani · On: A. Saleh
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65' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Al Zaabi · On: Fabio Lima
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76' Iran subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Ezatolahi · On: M. Ghorbani
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85' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3Off: Yahia Nader · On: I. Faiz
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85' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 4Off: Abdullah Idrees · On: F. Badr
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87' United Arab Emirates Var · Penalty cancelledAli Saleh
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90'+6 Iran Card · Yellow CardH. Kanani
Foul
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90'+8 Iran subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Taremi · On: M. Karimi
Match Stats
| Stat | United Arab Emirates | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 76% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 457 | 315 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 389 | 239 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Ghayedi's goal in the 45th minute shifted the momentum in Iran's favor, providing them with the lead they needed to secure the win.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams in the second half aimed to capitalize on the game's momentum, with Iran's substitutions proving crucial in maintaining their lead.