Match report
Bahrain 2-2 Australia: Sizzling Draw in World Cup Qualification Asia
Bahrain
2–2
FT
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
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1' Australia Goal · Normal GoalK. Yengi -
45' Bahrain subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Haram · On: M. Humaidan -
62' Australia Card · Yellow CardA. CaceresFoul
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62' Australia subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Irvine · On: A. O'Neill -
63' Australia subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Miller · On: J. Geria -
66' Bahrain subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Al Khatal · On: M. Abduljabbar -
66' Bahrain subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Madan · On: A. Al Sherooqi -
68' Australia subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Goodwin · On: A. Hrustic -
69' Australia subst · Substitution 4Off: Aziz Behich · On: Jordan Bos -
74' Bahrain Card · Yellow CardS. M. BaqerArgument
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75' Bahrain Goal · Normal GoalM. Abduljabbar -
77' Bahrain Goal · Normal GoalM. Abduljabbar -
81' Australia subst · Substitution 5Off: R. McGree · On: B. Borello -
90'+1 Bahrain subst · Substitution 5Off: S. M. Baqer · On: A. Nabeel -
90' Bahrain subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Marhoon · On: V. Emmanuel -
90' Australia Goal · Normal GoalK. 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