Match report

United Arab Emirates Defeats Oman 2-1 in World Cup Qualification Asia

United Arab Emirates

2–1

Oman

Oct 11, 2025

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Oct 11, 2025 · FT

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United Arab Emirates secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Oman in a World Cup Qualification Asia match held on 2025-10-11. An own goal from K. Kouadio in the 12th minute gave United Arab Emirates an early lead. Oman struggled to regain momentum and conceded a second goal in the 76th minute through M. Meloni. Caio Lucas added a third for United Arab Emirates in the 83rd minute, though Oman managed to score a consolation goal in stoppage time to make the final score 2-1.

Key Facts

• Final Score: United Arab Emirates 2-1 Oman
• Oman conceded an own goal by K. Kouadio in the 12th minute
• M. Meloni scored United Arab Emirates' second goal in the 76th minute
• Caio Lucas added the third goal for United Arab Emirates in the 83rd minute
• Oman managed a late consolation goal in stoppage time
• A. Saleh and Harib Al-Saadi received yellow cards for United Arab Emirates and Oman respectively

Lineups

United Arab Emirates

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

17 K. Eisa (G)
16 M. Meloni (D)
3 L. Pimenta Peres Lopes (D)
2 R. Amaral
4 K. Kouadio
10 F. Lima (M)
8 M. Hassan (M)
6 A. Ramadan (M)
20 Y. Al Ghassani (M)
14 N. Gimenez (F)
18 Caio Lucas (F)

Substitutes

1 A. Khaseif
22 H. Al Meqebaali
5 A. Zouhir
12 K. Al Hammadi
19 K. Ibrahim
7 A. Saleh
9 H. Suhail
15 Y. Nader
11 Caio Canedo
21 Bruno
23 S. Adil
13 Erik Menezes

Oman

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

1 I. Al Mukhaini (G)
13 A. Al Harthi (D)
3 T. Al Rushaidi
16 K. Al Braiki
15 N. Al Rawahi
17 A. Al Busaidi (D)
21 Dahman
23 H. Al Saadi (M)
4 A. Al Alawi (M)
6 A. Al Khamisi
7 I. Al Sabhi (F)

Substitutes

18 F. Al Rusheidi
22 B. Al Balushi
2 G. Al Habashi
5 M. Al Shaqsy
8 Z. Al Aghbari
12 A. Fawaz
14 A. Al Mashaikhi
19 M. Mabrook
20 S. Al Yahyaei
9 M. Al Ghafri
11 M. Al Ghassani
10 S. Al Marzouq

Timeline

12' Oman Goal · Own Goal

K. Kouadio
38' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 1

Off: Y. Al Ghassani · On: A. Saleh
46' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2

Off: Abdalla Ramadan · On: H. Suhail
46' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3

Off: Fabio Lima · On: Yahia Nader
46' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Hassan · On: Caio
59' Oman Card · Yellow Card

Issam Al-Subhi

Foul
62' Oman subst · Substitution 1

Off: Issam Al-Subhi · On: M. Al Ghafri
72' United Arab Emirates Var · Penalty cancelled

A. Saleh
76' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal Goal

M. Meloni · Assist: A. Saleh
77' Oman subst · Substitution 2

Off: A. Al Alawi · On: A. Fawaz
77' Oman subst · Substitution 3

Off: A. Al Harthi · On: M. Mabrook
83' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal Goal

Caio Lucas · Assist: Caio
85' Oman subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Al Khamisi · On: Z. Al Aghbari
85' Oman subst · Substitution 5

Off: Dahman · On: M. Al Ghassani
87' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow Card

A. Saleh

Argument
88' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 5

Off: N. Gimenez · On: A. Zouhir
90'+9 Oman Card · Yellow Card

Harib Al-Saadi

Argument

Match Stats

Stat	United Arab Emirates	Oman
Fouls	12	12
Pass Accuracy	84%	75%
Offsides	3	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	10	9
Corners	6	4
Total Passes	533	315
Yellow Cards	1	2
Blocked Shots	2	3
Shots on Target	4	2
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	4	4
Possession	62%	38%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	447	237
Shots Inside Box	3	7
Saves	2	2
Shots Outside Box	7	2

Key Match Notes

▸ The early own goal by K. Kouadio in the 12th minute gave United Arab Emirates a significant early advantage, setting the tone for the match.
▸ United Arab Emirates capitalized on Oman's disarray with a well-taken goal by M. Meloni in the 76th minute, effectively securing the win.
▸ Despite Oman's late push, the third goal from Caio Lucas in the 83rd minute ensured the match's outcome was never in doubt.