Match report
Oman Defeats Kuwait 1-0 in World Cup - Qualification Asia
Kuwait
0–1
FT
Oman
Mar 25, 2025
In a tightly contested World Cup - Qualification Asia match, Oman secured a vital 1-0 victory over Kuwait. Issam Al-Subhi's goal in the 56th minute proved decisive as Oman's defense held firm to clinch the win. Kuwait, despite making several substitutions, failed to find the equalizer, leaving them with a hard-fought defeat.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Kuwait 0-1 Oman
- • Issam Al-Subhi scored the only goal for Oman at 56th minute
- • Kuwait made five substitutions: Khaled Ibrahim, A. Zanki, J. Al Mutar, F. Al Mubailish, and M. Khaled
- • Oman made three substitutions: Dahman, S. Al Yahyaei, and M. Al Ghassani
- • Salman Al Awadhi's penalty was cancelled by VAR in the 69th minute
- • Sultan Al-Enezi and M. Al Ghassani received yellow cards
Lineups
Kuwait
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Al Rashidi
- 5 F. Al Hajeri (D)
- 3 H. Al Anezi
- 4 K. Ebrahim (D)
- 13 M. Khaled
- 6 S. Al Enezi
- 15 J. Al Mutar (M)
- 9 A. Zanki (M)
- 8 A. Al Dhefiri
- 7 M. Daham (M)
- 17 F. Al Mubailish (F)
Substitutes
- 22 S. Abdulghafoor
- 23 S. Al Hoshan
- 2 S. Al Sanea
- 12 H. Al Harbi
- 10 F. A. Al Otaibi
- 11 E. Al Rasheedi
- 14 R. Hani
- 16 M. Al Fnaini
- 20 S. Bormeya
- 18 K. Al Mershed
- 19 M. Al Enezi
- 21 S. Al Awadi
Oman
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 I. Al Mukhaini (G)
- 13 A. Al Harthi (D)
- 6 A. Al Khamisi
- 3 T. Al Rushaidi
- 17 A. Al Busaidi (D)
- 4 A. Al Alawi (M)
- 23 H. Al Saadi (M)
- 10 J. Al Yahmadi (M)
- 20 S. Al Yahyaei (M)
- 21 Dahman
- 7 I. Al Sabhi (F)
Substitutes
- 18 M. Al Wahaibi
- 22 A. Al Badri
- 2 G. Al Habashi
- 5 M. Al Sinaidi
- 14 K. A. Al
- 16 K. Al Braiki
- 8 Z. Al Aghbari
- 9 N. Al Rawahi
- 12 A. Fawaz
- 15 R. Al Alawi
- 19 H. Al Rushadi
- 11 M. Al Ghassani
Timeline
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22' Kuwait Card · Yellow CardSultan Al-Enezi
Foul
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39' Kuwait subst · Substitution 1Off: Khaled Ibrahim · On: H. Al Harbi
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46' Kuwait subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Zanki · On: E. Al Rasheedi
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56' Oman Goal · Normal GoalIssam Al-Subhi · Assist: A. Al Harthi
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59' Kuwait subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Al Mutar · On: M. Al Enezi
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59' Kuwait subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Al Mubailish · On: S. Al Awadi
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65' Oman subst · Substitution 1Off: Dahman · On: R. Al Alawi
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69' Kuwait Var · Penalty cancelledSalman Al Awadhi
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73' Oman subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Al Yahyaei · On: K. Al Braiki
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73' Oman subst · Substitution 3Off: Issam Al-Subhi · On: M. Al Ghassani
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84' Kuwait subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Khaled · On: S. Bormeya
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90'+4 Oman subst · Substitution 4Off: Unknown player · On: K. A. Al
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90'+5 Oman Card · Yellow CardM. Al Ghassani
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 86% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 7 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 442 | 500 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 368 | 431 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Issam Al-Subhi's goal in the 56th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Oman, giving them a crucial lead
- ▸ Kuwait's penalty being cancelled by VAR in the 69th minute was a significant turning point, dampening their hopes of an equalizer