Match report
United Arab Emirates 1–1 North Korea: Qualification Asia Match Report
United Arab Emirates
1–1
FT
North Korea
Oct 10, 2024
United Arab Emirates and North Korea shared points in their World Cup Qualification Asia encounter, with the match ending in a 1–1 draw. United Arab Emirates took the lead through Y. Al Ghassani, but North Korea equalized through Jong Il-Gwan. Both teams showcased resilience and tactical acumen in a tightly contested match.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: United Arab Emirates 1–1 North Korea
- • Goal: Y. Al Ghassani (66') for United Arab Emirates
- • Goal: Jong Il-Gwan (86') for North Korea
- • Yellow Card: P. Kim (22') for North Korea
- • Yellow Cards: Kouame Kouadio (84') and M. Meloni (85') for United Arab Emirates
- • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions for both teams, notable ones include Y. Al Ghassani, Bruno, and Jong Il-Gwan
Lineups
United Arab Emirates
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 17 K. Eisa (G)
- 19 Khaled Ebraheim (D)
- 12 K. Al Hammadi
- 4 K. Kouadio
- 2 A. Idrees (D)
- 8 T. Al Zaabi (M)
- 14 A. Hamad
- 5 A. Salmeen
- 9 H. Suhail (F)
- 11 Caio Canedo (F)
- 23 Bruno (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Khaseif
- 22 K. Tawhid
- 6 A. Saleh
- 13 M. Al Attas
- 16 M. Meloni
- 3 Z. Al Zaabi
- 10 F. Lima
- 15 F. Badr
- 18 M. Hunt
- 21 I. Faiz
- 7 A. Saleh
- 20 Y. Al Ghassani
North Korea
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Kang Ju-Hyok (G)
- 14 Choe Ok-Chol (D)
- 23 Jong Kum-Song (D)
- 16 Kim Yu-Song
- 4 P. Kim (D)
- 20 Paek Chung-Song
- 17 Kang Kuk-Chol
- 22 Kim Kuk-Bom
- 13 Ri Il-song
- 10 K. Han
- 9 Ri Jo-Guk (F)
Substitutes
- 18 T. Sin
- 21 Yu Kwang-Jun
- 2 Kim Jin-Hyuk
- 3 K. Kim
- 19 Kim Sung-Hye
- 5 Pak Kwang-Hun
- 6 Kye Tam
- 12 Choe Ju-Song
- 15 Ri Un-Chol
- 7 Ri Hun
- 8 Kim Kuk-Jin
- 11 Jong Il-Gwan
Timeline
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22' North Korea Card · Yellow CardP. Kim
Foul
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46' North Korea subst · Substitution 1Off: Ri Jo-Guk · On: Kim Kuk-Jin
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55' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Salmeen · On: I. Faiz
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64' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2Off: Abdullah Idrees · On: A. Saleh
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64' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Al Zaabi · On: Y. Al Ghassani
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66' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal GoalY. Al Ghassani · Assist: A. Hamad
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72' North Korea Var · Penalty confirmedIl-song Ri
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76' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 4Off: Bruno · On: M. Meloni
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76' North Korea subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Han · On: Jong Il-Gwan
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84' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardKouame Kouadio
Foul
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85' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardM. Meloni
Foul
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86' North Korea Goal · Normal GoalJong Il-Gwan · Assist: Choe Ok-Chol
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87' North Korea Var · Goal confirmedJong Il-Gwan
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90'+6 North Korea subst · Substitution 3Off: Unknown player · On: Ri Un-Chol
Match Stats
| Stat | United Arab Emirates | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 72% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 16 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 428 | 293 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 335 | 211 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ United Arab Emirates took the lead with a goal by Y. Al Ghassani in the 66th minute, capitalizing on a pass from A. Hamad.
- ▸ North Korea equalized in the 86th minute through Jong Il-Gwan, who scored from an assist by Choe Ok-Chol, ensuring a hard-fought draw.