Match report

Qatar Secures Crucial 3-2 Win Over Uzbekistan in World Cup Qualification Asia

Qatar
Qatar
3–2
FT
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Nov 14, 2024

Qatar secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Uzbekistan in the World Cup Qualification Asia, thanks to a brace from Almoez Ali and a late goal from Lucas Mendes. Despite Uzbekistan's spirited fightback, Qatar held off the challenge to maintain their strong qualification campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Qatar 3–2 Uzbekistan
  • • Almoez Ali scored twice (25', 41')
  • • Lucas Mendes scored in stoppage time (90')
  • • A. Fayzullaev scored twice for Uzbekistan (75', 80')
  • • A. Fathi and Mohammed Waad received yellow cards for Qatar

Lineups

Qatar

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Barsham (G)
  • 5 T. Salman (D)
  • 16 B. Khoukhi (D)
  • 12 Lucas Mendes (D)
  • 15 B. Al Rawi (M)
  • 13 I. Al Hassan
  • 20 A. Fathi (M)
  • 4 M. Waad (M)
  • 10 A. Afif (F)
  • 7 A. Al Ganehi (F)
  • 19 A. Ali (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Al Sheeb
  • 2 A. Ali
  • 3 A. Al Yazidi
  • 6 A. Hatem
  • 8 J. Gaber
  • 9 M. Muntari
  • 11 Y. Abdurisag
  • 14 H. Al Amin
  • 17 M. Meshaal
  • 18 S. Al Brake
  • 21 M. Badredlin
  • 23 A. Moustafa

Uzbekistan

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 U. Yusupov (G)
  • 23 K. Alikulov
  • 2 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 18 A. Abdullaev (D)
  • 3 K. Alizhonov (M)
  • 9 O. Khamrobekov (M)
  • 7 O. Shukurov (M)
  • 13 S. Nasrullaev (M)
  • 19 A. Turgunboev (F)
  • 22 A. Fayzullaev (F)
  • 14 E. Shomurodov (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 F. Sayfiev
  • 5 R. Ashurmatov
  • 6 A. Mozgovoy
  • 8 J. Iskanderov
  • 10 J. Masharipov
  • 11 A. Amonov
  • 12 A. Nematov
  • 15 U. Eshmurodov
  • 16 B. Ergashev
  • 17 B. Abdikholikov
  • 20 K. Erkinov
  • 21 A. Buriev

Timeline

  1. Uzbekistan
    21' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Shomurodov · On: J. Masharipov
  2. Qatar
    25' Qatar Goal · Normal Goal
    Almoez Ali · Assist: Akram Afif
  3. Qatar
    41' Qatar Goal · Normal Goal
    Almoez Ali · Assist: Akram Afif
  4. Uzbekistan
    46' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Abdullaev · On: B. Abdikholikov
  5. Qatar
    64' Qatar Card · Yellow Card
    A. Fathi

    Foul

  6. Uzbekistan
    65' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Nasrullaev · On: F. Sayfiev
  7. Uzbekistan
    65' Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Shukurov · On: J. Iskanderov
  8. Qatar
    69' Qatar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Al Ganehi · On: Abdulaziz Hatem
  9. Uzbekistan
    73' Uzbekistan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Masharipov

    Simulation

  10. Uzbekistan
    75' Uzbekistan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fayzullaev · Assist: K. Alizhonov
  11. Qatar
    78' Qatar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bassam Hisham · On: A. Al Yazidi
  12. Uzbekistan
    80' Uzbekistan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fayzullaev · Assist: J. Masharipov
  13. Qatar
    87' Qatar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tarek Salman · On: Mohammed Muntari
  14. Qatar
    87' Qatar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Al Hassan · On: Y. Abdurisag
  15. Uzbekistan
    90'+1 Uzbekistan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Turgunboev · On: R. Ashurmatov
  16. Qatar
    90'+2 Qatar Card · Yellow Card
    Mohammed Waad

    Foul

  17. Qatar
    90'+4 Qatar Var · Card reviewed
    Mohammed Waad
  18. Qatar
    90' Qatar Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Mendes · Assist: B. Khoukhi

Match Stats

Stat Qatar Uzbekistan
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 80% 85%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 19
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 422 485
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 7 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 336 411
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 4 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Qatar took a commanding lead with two goals by Almoez Ali within the first 40 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Uzbekistan mounted a fierce comeback, scoring two quick goals by A. Fayzullaev to level the score at 2-2.
  • ▸ Lucas Mendes' late goal in stoppage time secured Qatar's victory, shifting the momentum back in their favor.