Match report

Iraq Defeats Oman 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Oman
Oman
0–1
FT
Iraq
Iraq
Nov 19, 2024

Iraq secured a narrow but crucial victory over Oman with a 1-0 win in the World Cup Qualification Asia match. Y. Amyn's goal in the 36th minute proved decisive as Oman failed to find an equalizer despite a strong push late in the game. Oman's Harib Al-Saadi received a yellow card early in the match, but it was Iraq who capitalized on their opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Oman 0–1 Iraq
  • • Goal: Y. Amyn (Iraq) 36' (Ahmed Yasin assist)
  • • Yellow Cards: Harib Al-Saadi (Oman) 17', A. Hussein (Iraq) 19', M. Doski (Iraq) 67', A. Attwan (Iraq) 89'

Lineups

Oman

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Al Mukhaini (G)
  • 13 T. Al Rushaidi
  • 6 A. Al Khamisi
  • 2 M. Al Musalami
  • 14 K. A. Al (D)
  • 23 H. Al Saadi (M)
  • 4 A. Al Alawi (M)
  • 10 J. Al Yahmadi (M)
  • 12 A. Fawaz (M)
  • 21 Dahman
  • 11 M. Al Ghassani (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 F. Al Rusheidi
  • 22 I. Al Rajhi
  • 3 A. A. Al Shamousi
  • 16 K. Al Braiki
  • 17 G. Al Habashi
  • 5 M. Saleh
  • 8 Z. Al Aghbari
  • 15 H. Al Shahri
  • 19 H. Al Rushadi
  • 20 N. Al Rawahi
  • 7 I. Al Sabhi
  • 9 O. Al Malki

Iraq

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Basil (G)
  • 3 H. Ali (D)
  • 6 Z. Tahseen (D)
  • 2 R. Sulaka (D)
  • 23 M. Doski (D)
  • 4 M. Al Taay (M)
  • 11 Z. Iqbal (M)
  • 17 A. Jasim
  • 9 A. Yasin (M)
  • 19 Y. Amyn (M)
  • 18 A. Hussein (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Talib
  • 22 H. Hassan
  • 5 A. Faez
  • 15 A. Yahya
  • 20 F. Putros
  • 8 I. Bayesh
  • 14 A. Attwan
  • 16 A. Al Ammari
  • 21 S. Abdulameer
  • 7 A. Al Zubaidi
  • 10 Meme
  • 13 M. Madjed

Timeline

  1. Oman
    17' Oman Card · Yellow Card
    Harib Al-Saadi

    Off the ball foul

  2. Iraq
    19' Iraq Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hussein

    Foul

  3. Iraq
    36' Iraq Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Amyn · Assist: Ahmed Yasin
  4. Iraq
    46' Iraq subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Tahseen · On: F. Putros
  5. Iraq
    61' Iraq subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ahmed Yasin · On: A. Attwan
  6. Iraq
    61' Iraq subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Al Taay · On: S. Abdulameer
  7. Oman
    65' Oman subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Al Rushaidi · On: Z. Al Aghbari
  8. Oman
    65' Oman subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Fawaz · On: Issam Al-Subhi
  9. Iraq
    67' Iraq Card · Yellow Card
    M. Doski

    Foul

  10. Iraq
    70' Iraq subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Hussein · On: Meme
  11. Oman
    79' Oman subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Al Alawi · On: H. Al Rushadi
  12. Iraq
    79' Iraq subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Hussein Ali · On: I. Bayesh
  13. Oman
    86' Oman subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Al Musalami · On: K. Al Braiki
  14. Iraq
    89' Iraq Card · Yellow Card
    A. Attwan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Oman Iraq
Fouls 8 26
Pass Accuracy 80% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 5
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 487 360
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 392 278
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Y. Amyn's goal in the 36th minute shifted the momentum in Iraq's favor, providing a crucial lead in a tightly contested match.
  • ▸ Iraq's early yellow cards to A. Hussein and later to M. Doski and A. Attwan demonstrated the physicality and intensity of the game, but did not affect their strategy significantly.