Match report

Iran Defeats United Arab Emirates 2-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Iran
Iran
2–0
FT
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Mar 20, 2025

Iran delivered a decisive performance to defeat the United Arab Emirates 2-0 in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. S. Azmoun and M. Mohebi scored the goals that secured Iran's victory, as they held off a resilient UAE team. Despite the UAE's efforts, Iran maintained control and secured a crucial win in their qualification campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Iran defeated United Arab Emirates 2-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia
  • • S. Azmoun scored the first goal in the 45th minute, assisted by S. Ghoddos
  • • M. Mohebi scored the second goal in the 70th minute
  • • H. Suhail and M. Mohebi received yellow cards in the 60th and 64th minutes, respectively
  • • United Arab Emirates made multiple substitutions to adjust their tactics

Lineups

Iran

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Beiranvand (G)
  • 2 S. Hardani (D)
  • 13 H. Kanaani
  • 4 S. Khalilzadeh (D)
  • 5 M. Mohammadi (D)
  • 15 R. Cheshmi (M)
  • 14 S. Ghoddos (M)
  • 7 A. Jahanbakhsh (M)
  • 10 M. Ghayedi
  • 8 M. Mohebi (M)
  • 20 S. Azmoun (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 M. Ghorbani
  • 6 M. Hosseinnejad
  • 9 M. Taremi
  • 11 A. Gholizadeh
  • 12 P. Niazmand
  • 16 A. Hosseinzadeh
  • 17 M. Karimi
  • 18 A. Alipour
  • 19 A. Nemati
  • 21 O. Noorafkan
  • 22 H. Hosseini
  • 23 A. Yousefi

United Arab Emirates

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 17 K. Eisa (G)
  • 19 Khaled Ebraheim (D)
  • 12 K. Al Hammadi
  • 3 L. Pimenta Peres Lopes (D)
  • 4 K. Kouadio
  • 18 M. Hunt (D)
  • 9 H. Suhail (M)
  • 15 Y. Nader (M)
  • 6 A. Ramadan (M)
  • 20 Y. Al Ghassani (M)
  • 14 Caio Lucas (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Khaseif
  • 2 A. Idrees
  • 5 A. Zouhir
  • 7 Bruno
  • 8 T. Al Zaabi
  • 10 F. Lima
  • 11 Caio Canedo
  • 13 M. Al Attas
  • 16 J. Santos
  • 21 I. Faiz
  • 22 H. Al Meqebaali
  • 23 S. Adil

Timeline

  1. Iran
    45' Iran Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Azmoun · Assist: S. Ghoddos
  2. United Arab Emirates
    60' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow Card
    H. Suhail

    Foul

  3. Iran
    64' Iran Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mohebi

    Foul

  4. United Arab Emirates
    67' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Al Ghassani · On: J. Santos
  5. United Arab Emirates
    68' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Khalifa Alhammadi · On: Fabio Lima
  6. Iran
    70' Iran Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mohebi
  7. Iran
    76' Iran subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ghoddos · On: M. Karimi
  8. Iran
    77' Iran subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ghayedi · On: A. Hosseinzadeh
  9. United Arab Emirates
    77' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Hunt · On: Sultan Adill
  10. United Arab Emirates
    85' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Caio Lucas · On: Caio
  11. United Arab Emirates
    85' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Yahia Nader · On: I. Faiz
  12. Iran
    90'+7 Iran subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Mohebi · On: A. Nemati
  13. Iran
    90' Iran subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alireza Jahanbakhsh · On: A. Gholizadeh
  14. Iran
    90' Iran subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: A. Alipour

Match Stats

Stat Iran United Arab Emirates
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 84% 77%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 6
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 502 401
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 8 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 424 310
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Azmoun's goal in the 45th minute shifted momentum in Iran's favor, setting the tone for the rest of the match
  • ▸ M. Mohebi's second goal in the 70th minute sealed the victory for Iran and effectively ended United Arab Emirates' hopes of a comeback