Match report
Qatar Defeats Iran 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia
Qatar
1–0
FT
Iran
Jun 5, 2025
Qatar held off a tough Iranian challenge to secure a 1-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. The decisive moment came when Pedro Miguel netted the only goal in the 41st minute, giving Qatar a crucial three points in their qualification campaign.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Qatar 1–0 Iran
- • Goal: Pedro Miguel (Qatar) - 41'
- • Yellow Cards: Almoez Ali (Qatar), A. Alipour (Iran), Aref Aghasi (Iran), M. Mohammadi (Iran), Karim Boudiaf (Qatar), A. Fathi (Qatar)
- • Red Card: M. Mohammadi (Iran) - 35'
- • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions occurred in the second half for both teams
Lineups
Qatar
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 M. Barsham (G)
- 2 Pedro Miguel (D)
- 16 B. Khoukhi (D)
- 5 T. Salman (D)
- 14 H. Al Amin (D)
- 12 K. Boudiaf (M)
- 23 A. O. Madibo (M)
- 7 A. Al Ganehi (M)
- 10 A. Afif (M)
- 11 Edmilson Junior (M)
- 19 A. Ali (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Ellethy
- 21 S. Zakaria
- 3 A. Yousif
- 15 B. Al Rawi
- 4 A. Suhail
- 6 A. Hatem
- 17 I. Mohammed
- 8 M. Meshaal
- 20 A. Fathi
- 18 A. Moustafa
- 9 M. Muntari
- 13 A. Surag
Iran
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Beiranvand (G)
- 7 S. Hardani (D)
- 19 A. Aghasi (D)
- 4 S. Khalilzadeh (D)
- 5 M. Mohammadi (D)
- 6 S. Ezatolahi (M)
- 17 M. Karimi (M)
- 20 M. Mohebi (M)
- 9 M. Taremi (M)
- 18 A. Hosseinzadeh (M)
- 16 A. Alipour (F)
Substitutes
- 12 P. Niazmand
- 22 H. Hosseini
- 2 S. Moharrami
- 8 M. Pouraliganji
- 11 A. Nemati
- 15 R. Cheshmi
- 3 M. Hashemnejad
- 13 A. Razzaghinia
- 14 S. Ghoddos
- 21 O. Noorafkan
- 10 S. Moghanlou
- 23 A. Yousefi
Timeline
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25' Qatar Var · Card reviewedAlmoez Ali
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26' Qatar Card · Yellow CardAlmoez Ali
Foul
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27' Iran Card · Yellow CardA. Alipour
Foul
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31' Iran Card · Yellow CardAref Aghasi
Foul
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33' Iran Card · Yellow CardM. Mohammadi
Foul
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35' Iran Card · Yellow CardM. Mohammadi
Foul
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35' Iran Card · Red CardM. Mohammadi
Foul
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38' Iran subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Alipour · On: A. Nemati
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41' Qatar Goal · Normal GoalPedro Miguel
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43' Qatar Card · Yellow CardKarim Boudiaf
Foul
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46' Iran subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Hosseinzadeh · On: R. Cheshmi
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46' Iran subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Karimi · On: S. Ghoddos
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61' Qatar subst · Substitution 1Off: Karim Boudiaf · On: Abdulaziz Hatem
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61' Qatar subst · Substitution 2Off: Almoez Ali · On: M. Meshaal
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67' Iran subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Mohebi · On: S. Moghanlou
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73' Qatar subst · Substitution 3Off: Edmilson Junior · On: Ismael Mohammed
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73' Qatar subst · Substitution 4Off: Assim Madibo · On: A. Fathi
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83' Qatar subst · Substitution 5Off: Akram Afif · On: A. Yousif
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90'+3 Qatar Card · Yellow CardA. Fathi
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Qatar | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 87% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 6 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 501 | 462 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 442 | 402 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point of the match was the red card given to M. Mohammadi of Iran in the 35th minute, which left the team short-handed and struggling to maintain their defensive line.
- ▸ Pedro Miguel's goal in the 41st minute was pivotal in establishing Qatar's lead, which they defended effectively throughout the match, especially after Iran was reduced to ten players.