Match report
Iran Defeats North Korea 3-2 in World Cup Qualification Asia
North Korea
2–3
FT
Iran
Nov 14, 2024
Iran demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess to secure a 3-2 victory over North Korea in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. Despite being reduced to ten men, Iran capitalized on early goals by M. Ghayedi and M. Mohebi, who scored twice. North Korea fought back with an own goal and a goal from Kim Yu-Song, but Iran's superior play and determination saw them through.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: North Korea 2–3 Iran
- • Goals: M. Ghayedi (29'), M. Mohebi (41', 45'), M. Taremi (56' OG), Kim Yu-Song (59')
- • Yellow Cards: Ri Jo-Guk (1'), Kuk Chol Kang (33'), Shoja Khalilzadeh (51'), A. Yousefi (72')
- • Red Card: Shoja Khalilzadeh (51')
- • Substitutions: North Korea made 4 subs; Iran made 5 subs
Lineups
North Korea
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Kang Ju-Hyok (G)
- 14 Choe Ok-Chol (D)
- 3 Jang Kuk-Chol
- 16 Kim Yu-Song
- 4 P. Kim (D)
- 20 Paek Chung-Song
- 6 Kye Tam (M)
- 17 Kang Kuk-Chol
- 12 Choe Ju-Song
- 10 K. Han
- 9 Ri Jo-Guk (F)
Substitutes
- 18 T. Sin
- 21 Yu Kwang-Jun
- 2 Kim Jin-Hyuk
- 5 K. Kim
- 19 Kim Sung-Hye
- 23 Jong Kum-Song
- 13 K. N. Sin
- 15 Ri Un-Chol
- 22 Pak Kwang-Hun
- 7 Ri Hun
- 11 Jong Il-Gwan
Iran
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Beiranvand (G)
- 23 A. Yousefi (D)
- 4 S. Khalilzadeh (D)
- 2 A. Nemati
- 5 M. Mohammadi (D)
- 17 M. Karimi (M)
- 6 S. Ezatolahi (M)
- 8 M. Mohebi (M)
- 9 M. Taremi (M)
- 10 M. Ghayedi
- 20 S. Azmoun (F)
Substitutes
- 12 P. Niazmand
- 22 H. Hosseini
- 13 H. Kanaani
- 14 M. Hazbavi
- 15 R. Cheshmi
- 3 M. Ghorbani
- 11 A. Gholizadeh
- 16 M. Hosseinnejad
- 18 A. Hosseinzadeh
- 21 O. Noorafkan
- 7 A. Jahanbakhsh
- 19 S. Moghanlou
Timeline
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1' North Korea Card · Yellow CardRi Jo-Guk
Foul
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29' Iran Goal · Normal GoalM. Ghayedi · Assist: M. Taremi
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33' North Korea Card · Yellow CardKuk Chol Kang
Foul
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41' Iran Goal · Normal GoalM. Mohebi · Assist: M. Taremi
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45' Iran Goal · Normal GoalM. Mohebi · Assist: M. Taremi
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51' Iran Card · Red CardShoja Khalilzadeh
Violent conduct
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54' Iran subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Ghayedi · On: H. Kanani
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56' North Korea Goal · Own GoalM. Taremi
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59' North Korea Goal · Normal GoalKim Yu-Song
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64' Iran Var · Penalty confirmedM. Taremi
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68' North Korea subst · Substitution 1Off: Kye Tam · On: Ri Un-Chol
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68' Iran subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Azmoun · On: M. Ghorbani
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68' Iran subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Karimi · On: Alireza Jahanbakhsh
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72' Iran Card · Yellow CardA. Yousefi
Time wasting
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73' North Korea subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Han · On: Jong Il-Gwan
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81' Iran subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Mohebi · On: O. Noorafkan
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81' Iran subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Taremi · On: S. Moghanlou
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90' North Korea subst · Substitution 4Off: Ri Jo-Guk · On: Jong Kum-Song
Match Stats
| Stat | North Korea | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 19 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 422 | 408 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 13 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 344 | 323 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 12 |
| Saves | 9 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Iran's early goals by M. Ghayedi and M. Mohebi within the first 45 minutes set the tone for the match.
- ▸ Iran's red card for Shoja Khalilzadeh in the 51st minute seemed to shift momentum towards North Korea, who scored an own goal and a normal goal by Kim Yu-Song.
- ▸ Iran's resilience and tactical adjustments post-red card, including a penalty call in favor of M. Taremi, helped them secure the win.