Match report

Iran Edges Out Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
2–3
FT
Iran
Iran
Nov 19, 2024

Iran secured a crucial victory in their World Cup Qualification Asia match against Kyrgyzstan, defeating them 3-2. Goals from M. Taremi, S. Hardani, and S. Azmoun were pivotal in overcoming Kyrgyzstan's resilient fightback led by J. Kojo's brace.

Key Facts

  • • Iran scored first with a goal from M. Taremi in the 12th minute
  • • S. Hardani extended Iran's lead with an assist from S. Azmoun at 33 minutes
  • • J. Kojo reduced the deficit for Kyrgyzstan with a goal in the 51st minute
  • • J. Kojo equalized for Kyrgyzstan from the penalty spot in the 64th minute
  • • S. Azmoun scored the winning goal for Iran in the 76th minute

Lineups

Kyrgyzstan

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Tokotaev
  • 14 A. Mishchenko
  • 17 E. Zarypbekov (D)
  • 3 T. Kozubayev (D)
  • 5 A. Bekberdinov (D)
  • 19 E. Kenzhebaev (D)
  • 21 K. Merk
  • 22 A. Shukurov (M)
  • 12 O. Abdurakhmanov (M)
  • 7 J. Kojo
  • 10 G. Alykulov (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. Chomoev
  • 16 M. Islamkulov
  • 2 U. Sulaymanov
  • 4 S. Datsiev
  • 6 B. Amangeldiev
  • 8 M. Akhmedov
  • 18 T. Nursultan
  • 20 N. Sarykbaev
  • 23 E. Atabayev
  • 9 B. Almazbekov
  • 11 K. Merk
  • 15 M. Alygulov

Iran

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Beiranvand (G)
  • 2 S. Hardani (D)
  • 13 H. Kanaani
  • 14 A. Nemati
  • 5 M. Mohammadi (D)
  • 17 M. Karimi (M)
  • 6 S. Ezatolahi (M)
  • 11 A. Gholizadeh (M)
  • 9 M. Taremi (M)
  • 8 M. Mohebi (M)
  • 20 S. Azmoun (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 P. Niazmand
  • 22 M. Akhbari
  • 4 M. Hazbavi
  • 15 R. Cheshmi
  • 3 M. Ghorbani
  • 16 M. Hosseinnejad
  • 18 A. Hosseinzadeh
  • 21 O. Noorafkan
  • 7 S. Saharkhizan
  • 10 M. Ghayedi
  • 19 S. Moghanlou
  • 23 A. Yousefi

Timeline

  1. Iran
    12' Iran Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Taremi
  2. Kyrgyzstan
    23' Kyrgyzstan Card · Yellow Card
    A. Shukurov

    Foul

  3. Iran
    33' Iran Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Hardani · Assist: S. Azmoun
  4. Iran
    45'+2 Iran Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ezatolahi

    Foul

  5. Kyrgyzstan
    46' Kyrgyzstan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Merk · On: E. Atabayev
  6. Kyrgyzstan
    46' Kyrgyzstan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Alykulov · On: B. Almazbekov
  7. Kyrgyzstan
    51' Kyrgyzstan Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kojo
  8. Iran
    63' Iran subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ezatolahi · On: R. Cheshmi
  9. Iran
    63' Iran subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Karimi · On: M. Ghorbani
  10. Iran
    63' Iran subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Hardani · On: O. Noorafkan
  11. Iran
    63' Iran subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Gholizadeh · On: M. Ghayedi
  12. Kyrgyzstan
    64' Kyrgyzstan Goal · Penalty
    J. Kojo
  13. Iran
    76' Iran Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Azmoun · Assist: M. Mohammadi
  14. Iran
    90'+3 Iran subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: A. Hosseinzadeh
  15. Kyrgyzstan
    90'+5 Kyrgyzstan Card · Yellow Card
    E. Kenzhebaev

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Kyrgyzstan Iran
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 86%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 14
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 358 570
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 276 490
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Iran's early two-goal lead set the tone for the match, but Kyrgyzstan's resilience and J. Kojo's brace kept them in contention
  • ▸ The turning point came in the 76th minute when S. Azmoun's goal sealed Iran's victory, maintaining their momentum in World Cup Qualification Asia