Match report

Bahrain 2-2 Australia: Sizzling Draw in World Cup Qualification Asia

Bahrain
Bahrain
2–2
FT
Australia
Australia
Nov 19, 2024

In a pulsating encounter, Bahrain and Australia fought to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. Bahrain's M. Abduljabbar scored twice, while K. Yengi of Australia secured both goals for his side. Despite early pressure from Australia, Bahrain turned the tide and led until the final whistle, when Yengi struck again to ensure a point for his team.

Key Facts

  • • K. Yengi (Australia) scored in the 1st and 90th minute
  • • M. Abduljabbar (Bahrain) scored in the 75th and 77th minute
  • • A. Caceres (Australia) received a yellow card in the 62nd minute
  • • S. M. Baqer (Bahrain) received a yellow card in the 74th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams in the second half

Lineups

Bahrain

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 E. Lutfalla (G)
  • 5 H. Al Shamsan (D)
  • 16 S. M. Baqer (D)
  • 2 A. Benaddi (D)
  • 4 S. Dhiya
  • 7 A. Madan (M)
  • 14 A. Haram (M)
  • 23 A. Al Khalasi
  • 8 M. Marhoon (M)
  • 19 K. Al Aswad
  • 11 I. Al Khatal

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Ahmed
  • 21 S. Jaffar
  • 3 V. Emmanuel
  • 6 A. Nabeel
  • 9 H. Abdulkarim
  • 10 S. Al Wadaei
  • 12 M. Abduljabbar
  • 13 M. Atede
  • 15 A. Fadhel Al Asfoor
  • 17 H. Ali
  • 18 A. Al Sherooqi
  • 20 M. Humaidan

Australia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Ryan (G)
  • 17 H. Matthews (D)
  • 19 H. Souttar (D)
  • 21 C. Burgess (D)
  • 3 L. Miller (M)
  • 7 A. Caceres (M)
  • 22 J. Irvine (M)
  • 16 A. Behich (M)
  • 23 C. Goodwin (F)
  • 14 R. McGree (F)
  • 9 K. Yengi (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 P. Izzo
  • 18 J. Gauci
  • 2 M. Degenek
  • 4 R. Grant
  • 5 J. Bos
  • 6 M. Boyle
  • 8 J. Geria
  • 10 A. Hrustic
  • 11 B. Borrello
  • 13 A. O'Neill
  • 15 M. Duke
  • 20 M. Balard

Timeline

  1. Australia
    1' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Yengi
  2. Bahrain
    45' Bahrain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Haram · On: M. Humaidan
  3. Australia
    62' Australia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Caceres

    Foul

  4. Australia
    62' Australia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Irvine · On: A. O'Neill
  5. Australia
    63' Australia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Miller · On: J. Geria
  6. Bahrain
    66' Bahrain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Al Khatal · On: M. Abduljabbar
  7. Bahrain
    66' Bahrain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Madan · On: A. Al Sherooqi
  8. Australia
    68' Australia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Goodwin · On: A. Hrustic
  9. Australia
    69' Australia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Aziz Behich · On: Jordan Bos
  10. Bahrain
    74' Bahrain Card · Yellow Card
    S. M. Baqer

    Argument

  11. Bahrain
    75' Bahrain Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Abduljabbar
  12. Bahrain
    77' Bahrain Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Abduljabbar
  13. Australia
    81' Australia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. McGree · On: B. Borello
  14. Bahrain
    90'+1 Bahrain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. M. Baqer · On: A. Nabeel
  15. Bahrain
    90' Bahrain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Marhoon · On: V. Emmanuel
  16. Australia
    90' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Yengi

Match Stats

Stat Bahrain Australia
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 74% 84%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 8
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 364 527
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 270 442
Shots Inside Box 3 7
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Yengi opened the scoring for Australia in the first minute, but Bahrain responded strongly
  • ▸ M. Abduljabbar's brace in the 75th and 77th minutes put Bahrain in control, only for Yengi to equalize at the death