Match report
Qatar Defeats United Arab Emirates 2-1 in World Cup Qualification Asia
Qatar
2–1
FT
United Arab Emirates
Oct 14, 2025
Qatar emerged victorious in a closely contested World Cup Qualification Asia match, defeating United Arab Emirates 2-1. B. Khoukhi and Pedro Miguel scored for Qatar, while Sultan Adill reduced the deficit for the UAE. The match featured numerous substitutions and a red card for Tarek Salman of Qatar.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Qatar 2–1 United Arab Emirates
- • Goals: B. Khoukhi (49'), Pedro Miguel (74') for Qatar; Sultan Adill (90') for UAE
- • Yellow Cards: M. Al Mannai (Qatar, 32'), Lucas Pimenta (UAE, 73'), Tarek Salman (Qatar, 90+), Erik (UAE, 90+)
- • Red Card: Tarek Salman (Qatar, 89')
Lineups
Qatar
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 21 M. Abunada (G)
- 13 A. Al Oui
- 2 Pedro Miguel (D)
- 16 B. Khoukhi (D)
- 18 S. Al Brake (D)
- 8 Edmilson Junior (M)
- 23 A. O. Madibo (M)
- 12 K. Boudiaf (M)
- 11 A. Afif (M)
- 17 M. Al Mannai (F)
- 19 A. Ali (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Ellethy
- 22 M. Barsham
- 3 Lucas Mendes
- 4 T. Jamshid
- 5 T. Salman
- 6 A. Hatem
- 7 S. Soria
- 9 M. Muntari
- 10 H. Al Haydos
- 14 H. Al Amin
- 15 A. Al Ganehi
- 20 A. Fathi
United Arab Emirates
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 17 K. Eisa (G)
- 5 A. Zouhir (D)
- 3 L. Pimenta Peres Lopes (D)
- 4 K. Kouadio
- 2 R. Amaral
- 11 Caio Canedo (M)
- 15 Y. Nader (M)
- 16 M. Meloni (M)
- 7 A. Saleh (M)
- 14 N. Gimenez (F)
- 18 Caio Lucas (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Khaseif
- 22 H. Al Meqebaali
- 6 A. Ramadan
- 13 Erik Menezes
- 12 K. Al Hammadi
- 19 Khaled Ebraheim
- 8 M. Hassan
- 20 Luan Pereira
- 9 H. Suhail
- 10 F. Lima
- 21 Bruno
- 23 S. Adil
Timeline
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32' Qatar Card · Yellow CardM. Al Mannai
Foul
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49' Qatar Goal · Normal GoalB. Khoukhi · Assist: Akram Afif
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59' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Zouhir · On: Luanzinho
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61' Qatar subst · Substitution 1Off: Almoez Ali · On: S. Soria
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62' Qatar subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Khoukhi · On: Lucas Mendes
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68' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Saleh · On: H. Suhail
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68' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3Off: Caio · On: Sultan Adill
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69' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Amaral · On: Erik
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71' Qatar subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Al Oui · On: Tarek Salman
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73' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardLucas Pimenta
Foul
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74' Qatar Goal · Normal GoalPedro Miguel · Assist: Akram Afif
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85' Qatar subst · Substitution 4Off: Edmilson Junior · On: A. Al Ganehi
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86' Qatar subst · Substitution 5Off: Sultan Al Brake · On: H. Al Amin
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88' Qatar Var · Card upgradeTarek Salman
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88' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 5Off: Yahia Nader · On: Fabio Lima
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89' Qatar Card · Red CardTarek Salman
Foul
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90'+11 United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardErik
Foul
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90' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal GoalSultan Adill · Assist: Fabio Lima
Match Stats
| Stat | Qatar | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 86% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 15 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 276 | 404 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 9 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 210 | 349 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Qatar took the lead in the 49th minute with a goal from B. Khoukhi, assisted by Akram Afif, which shifted the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ Pedro Miguel's goal in the 74th minute secured a two-goal advantage for Qatar, despite the UAE's efforts to respond.
- ▸ The red card to Tarek Salman in the 89th minute for Qatar changed the dynamics of the game, allowing the UAE to score a consolation goal through Sultan Adill in the 90th minute.