Match report

Kyrgyzstan Stuns Qatar 3-1 in World Cup Qualification Asia

Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
3–1
FT
Qatar
Qatar
Mar 25, 2025

Kyrgyzstan stunned Qatar with a 3-1 victory in a World Cup Qualification Asia match, defying expectations and securing an important win. Valeriy Kichin opened the scoring for Kyrgyzstan, but Qatar's A. Suhail equalized. However, the match turned in Kyrgyzstan's favor after Lucas Mendes was sent off for Qatar. A. Mishchenko and A. Shukurov added crucial goals for Kyrgyzstan, securing a memorable win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Kyrgyzstan 3–1 Qatar
  • • Goals: Valeriy Kichin (45'), A. Mishchenko (82'), A. Shukurov (90') for Kyrgyzstan; A. Suhail (52') for Qatar
  • • Yellow Cards: E. Zarypbekov (27'), A. Shukurov (66') for Kyrgyzstan; Pedro Miguel (45'), Lucas Mendes (55') for Qatar
  • • Red Card: Lucas Mendes (55') for Qatar
  • • Substitutions: M. Meshaal for A. Fathi (39'), Edmilson Junior for A. Al Rawi (53') for Qatar; K. Merk for G. Alykulov (62'), E. Atabayev for K. Zhyrgalbek (62') for Kyrgyzstan

Lineups

Kyrgyzstan

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Tokotaev
  • 14 A. Mishchenko
  • 6 K. Brauzman
  • 3 T. Kozubayev (D)
  • 2 V. Kichin (D)
  • 19 E. Kenzhebaev (D)
  • 23 E. Atabayev (M)
  • 8 E. Zarypbekov (M)
  • 22 A. Shukurov (M)
  • 7 J. Kojo
  • 21 K. Merk

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Pryadkin
  • 16 K. Nurlanbekov
  • 5 A. Bekberdinov
  • 15 A. Shamurzaev
  • 17 U. Sulaymanov
  • 4 A. Zhaparov
  • 10 G. Alykulov
  • 12 A. Sharshenbekov
  • 20 A. Kanybekov
  • 9 A. Dzhumashev
  • 11 K. Merk
  • 18 K. Zhyrgalbek

Qatar

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Barsham (G)
  • 4 A. Suhail (D)
  • 2 Pedro Miguel (D)
  • 12 Lucas Mendes (D)
  • 13 M. Naji (M)
  • 6 A. Hatem (M)
  • 20 A. Fathi (M)
  • 14 H. Al Amin (M)
  • 9 Edmilson Junior (F)
  • 10 A. Afif (F)
  • 19 A. Ali (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Abunada
  • 21 S. Zakaria
  • 3 H. Ahmed
  • 5 T. Salman
  • 23 A. Yousif
  • 8 A. Al Ahrak
  • 16 B. Khoukhi
  • 17 M. Meshaal
  • 7 A. Alaa
  • 11 Y. Abdurisag
  • 15 A. Al Rawi
  • 18 A. Al Ganehi

Timeline

  1. Kyrgyzstan
    27' Kyrgyzstan Card · Yellow Card
    E. Zarypbekov

    Foul

  2. Qatar
    39' Qatar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Fathi · On: M. Meshaal
  3. Qatar
    45' Qatar Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Miguel

    Foul

  4. Kyrgyzstan
    45' Kyrgyzstan Goal · Normal Goal
    Valeriy Kichin
  5. Qatar
    52' Qatar Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Suhail · Assist: Akram Afif
  6. Qatar
    53' Qatar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Edmilson Junior · On: A. Al Rawi
  7. Qatar
    55' Qatar Card · Red Card
    Lucas Mendes

    Foul

  8. Kyrgyzstan
    62' Kyrgyzstan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Merk · On: G. Alykulov
  9. Kyrgyzstan
    62' Kyrgyzstan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Atabayev · On: K. Zhyrgalbek
  10. Kyrgyzstan
    66' Kyrgyzstan Card · Yellow Card
    A. Shukurov

    Foul

  11. Kyrgyzstan
    82' Kyrgyzstan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mishchenko
  12. Kyrgyzstan
    87' Kyrgyzstan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Kenzhebaev · On: A. Bekberdinov
  13. Qatar
    90'+2 Qatar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Almoez Ali · On: A. Alaa
  14. Kyrgyzstan
    90'+5 Kyrgyzstan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kojo · On: K. Merk
  15. Kyrgyzstan
    90' Kyrgyzstan Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Shukurov · Assist: G. Alykulov

Match Stats

Stat Kyrgyzstan Qatar
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 83% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 387 475
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 322 398
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kyrgyzstan took the lead through Valeriy Kichin's goal in the 45th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The ejection of Lucas Mendes in the 55th minute turned the momentum decisively in Kyrgyzstan's favor, allowing them to capitalize and secure the victory.