Match report

Saudi Arabia 0–0 Bahrain: Stalemate in World Cup Qualification Asia

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
0–0
FT
Bahrain
Bahrain
Oct 15, 2024

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were locked in a defensive battle, resulting in a goalless draw in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. Despite numerous chances and a contentious penalty decision, neither team could break the deadlock. Key moments included yellow cards for H. Al Shamsan and Abdulla Al-Khalasi from Bahrain, and Marwan Al Sahafi and Ali Al-Asmari from Saudi Arabia.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Saudi Arabia 0–0 Bahrain
  • • Yellow cards for H. Al Shamsan (Bahrain) and Abdulla Al-Khalasi (Bahrain) in the 12th and 18th minutes, respectively.
  • • Yellow card for Marwan Al Sahafi (Saudi Arabia) in the 17th minute, following a penalty confirmed by VAR.
  • • Ali Al-Asmari (Saudi Arabia) received a yellow card for an argument in the 23rd minute.
  • • Amine Benaddi (Bahrain) received a yellow card in the 45+1 minute.
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams, including Musab Al Juwayr coming on for Saudi Arabia in the 82nd minute.

Lineups

Saudi Arabia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Al Kassar (G)
  • 2 R. Hamidou
  • 17 H. Tambakti (D)
  • 4 A. Lajami (D)
  • 14 H. Kadesh (D)
  • 8 A. Al Malki (M)
  • 13 A. Al Asmari (M)
  • 10 S. Al Dawsari (M)
  • 12 M. Al Sahafi (F)
  • 9 F. Al Buraikan (F)
  • 23 A. Yahya (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Al Rubaie
  • 3 A. Al Saluli
  • 6 N. Al Dawsari
  • 7 M. Al Juwayr
  • 11 S. Al Shehri
  • 15 A. Al Khaibari
  • 16 F. Al Ghamdi
  • 18 A. Ghareeb
  • 19 M. Maran
  • 20 A. Radif
  • 21 R. Al Najjar
  • 5 A. Majrashi

Bahrain

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 E. Lutfalla (G)
  • 5 H. Al Shamsan (D)
  • 2 A. Benaddi (D)
  • 3 W. Al Hayam
  • 23 A. Al Khalasi
  • 7 A. Madan (M)
  • 14 A. Haram (M)
  • 4 S. Dhiya
  • 8 M. Marhoon (M)
  • 12 M. Abduljabbar
  • 19 K. Al Aswad

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Ahmed
  • 6 A. Fadhel Al Asfoor
  • 9 H. Abdulkarim
  • 10 A. Al Malood
  • 13 M. Atede
  • 15 A. J. Shaikh
  • 16 S. M. Baqer
  • 17 V. Emmanuel
  • 18 H. Ali
  • 11 Sayed Hashim
  • 21 S. Jaffar
  • 20 M. Humaidan

Timeline

  1. Bahrain
    12' Bahrain Card · Yellow Card
    H. Al Shamsan

    Foul

  2. Saudi Arabia
    17' Saudi Arabia Var · Penalty confirmed
    Marwan Al Sahafi
  3. Bahrain
    18' Bahrain Card · Yellow Card
    Abdulla Al-Khalasi

    Foul

  4. Saudi Arabia
    23' Saudi Arabia Card · Yellow Card
    Ali Al-Asmari

    Argument

  5. Bahrain
    45'+1 Bahrain Card · Yellow Card
    Amine Benaddi

    Foul

  6. Saudi Arabia
    46' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hamidou · On: M. Maran
  7. Saudi Arabia
    46' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Feras Al Brikan · On: A. Radif
  8. Bahrain
    51' Bahrain Card · Yellow Card
    A. Madan

    Foul

  9. Saudi Arabia
    61' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Yahya · On: Nasser Al Dawsari
  10. Saudi Arabia
    61' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Abdulelah Al Malki · On: Abdullah Alkhaibari
  11. Bahrain
    62' Bahrain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Abduljabbar · On: Sayed Hashim
  12. Bahrain
    62' Bahrain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Madan · On: M. Humaidan
  13. Bahrain
    68' Bahrain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Al Shamsan · On: V. Emmanuel
  14. Saudi Arabia
    82' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ali Al-Asmari · On: Musab Al Juwayr
  15. Bahrain
    82' Bahrain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Al Aswad · On: Abbas Al-Asfoor

Match Stats

Stat Saudi Arabia Bahrain
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 79% 62%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 5
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 487 247
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 383 154
Shots Inside Box 8 1
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ In the 17th minute, a penalty was confirmed for Saudi Arabia's Marwan Al Sahafi, a moment that could have changed the game but was ultimately unsuccessful in breaking the scoreline.
  • ▸ The early accumulation of yellow cards for players like H. Al Shamsan and Abdulla Al-Khalasi from Bahrain, as well as Ali Al-Asmari from Saudi Arabia, influenced the match tempo and defensive approach of both teams.