Match report
United Arab Emirates Defeats North Korea 2-1 in World Cup Qualification
North Korea
1–2
FT
United Arab Emirates
Mar 25, 2025
United Arab Emirates held on for a 2-1 victory over North Korea in a tense World Cup Qualification Asia match. Despite North Korea's valiant efforts, goals from Fabio Lima and Sultan Adill proved decisive.
Key Facts
- • United Arab Emirates won 2-1 against North Korea in the World Cup Qualification Asia.
- • Fabio Lima scored the opening goal for United Arab Emirates in the 5th minute.
- • Kim Yu-Song equalized for North Korea in the 43rd minute.
- • Sultan Adill scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.
- • North Korea had multiple yellow cards, including Jong Hwi-Nam, Kim Yu Song, and Kuk-jin Kim.
Lineups
North Korea
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Kang Ju-Hyok (G)
- 12 Choe Ryong II
- 4 R. Kum-Chol
- 5 Jong Hwi-Nam
- 19 Kim Sung-Hye (D)
- 16 Kim Yu-Song
- 20 Paek Chung-Song
- 15 M. Ra
- 17 Kang Kuk-Chol
- 11 Pak Kwang-Hun (F)
- 10 Ri Il-song
Substitutes
- 2 Kim Jin-Hyuk
- 3 Jang Kuk-Chol
- 6 Kye Tam
- 7 Kim Kuk-Jin
- 13 Choe Kuk
- 14 Ri Kwang-Myong
- 18 Hong Kil-ryong
- 21 Yu Kwang-Jun
- 22 Han Chung-Guk
- 23 Jong Kum-Song
United Arab Emirates
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 17 K. Eisa (G)
- 5 M. Meloni (D)
- 3 L. Pimenta Peres Lopes (D)
- 4 K. Kouadio
- 9 H. Suhail (D)
- 15 Y. Nader (M)
- 6 A. Ramadan (M)
- 16 J. Santos (M)
- 10 F. Lima (M)
- 21 Luan Pereira (M)
- 14 Caio Lucas (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Khaseif
- 2 I. Faiz
- 7 Bruno
- 8 T. Al Zaabi
- 11 Caio Canedo
- 12 K. Al Hammadi
- 13 M. Al Attas
- 18 M. Hunt
- 19 Khaled Ebraheim
- 20 Y. Al Ghassani
- 22 H. Al Meqebaali
- 23 S. Adil
Timeline
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5' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal GoalFabio Lima
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25' North Korea Card · Yellow CardJong Hwi-Nam
Foul
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35' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardAbdalla Ramadan
Foul
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41' North Korea subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Kum-Chol · On: Kim Kuk-Jin
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43' North Korea Goal · Normal GoalKim Yu-Song
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46' North Korea subst · Substitution 2Off: Jong Hwi-Nam · On: Jang Kuk-Chol
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46' North Korea subst · Substitution 3Off: Paek Chung-Song · On: Choe Kuk
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46' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Santos · On: Sultan Adill
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63' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardYahia Nader
Foul
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65' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2Off: Luanzinho · On: Y. Al Ghassani
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72' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3Off: Fabio Lima · On: Bruno
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73' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 4Off: Caio Lucas · On: Caio
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77' North Korea Card · Yellow CardKim Yu Song
Foul
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79' North Korea Card · Yellow CardKuk-jin Kim
Foul
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88' North Korea subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: Kye Tam
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90'+10 United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: M. Hunt
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90' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal GoalSultan Adill · Assist: H. Suhail
Match Stats
| Stat | North Korea | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 85% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 20 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 305 | 675 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 8 |
| Possession | 31% | 69% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 209 | 577 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 11 |
| Saves | 5 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 0 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fabio Lima's early goal in the 5th minute gave United Arab Emirates a quick lead and set the tone for the match.
- ▸ The equalizing goal by Kim Yu-Song in the 43rd minute rejuvenated North Korea's hopes, but United Arab Emirates maintained their composure.
- ▸ Sultan Adill's goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory for United Arab Emirates, ensuring they secured all three points in the World Cup Qualification Asia.