Match report

United Arab Emirates 1–1 Iraq: Match Ends in Stalemate in World Cup Qualification Asia

United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
1–1
FT
Iraq
Iraq
Nov 13, 2025

United Arab Emirates held off Iraq to secure a 1–1 draw in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. The game was characterized by early goals from both sides, with A. Al Hamadi scoring for Iraq in the 10th minute, followed by Luanzinho's equalizer for the United Arab Emirates in the 18th minute. Both teams made several substitutions throughout the game, but neither could find the winning goal.

Key Facts

  • • United Arab Emirates 1–1 Iraq
  • • Goal by A. Al Hamadi (Iraq) in the 10th minute
  • • Goal by Luanzinho (United Arab Emirates) in the 18th minute
  • • Yellow card to A. Sher (Iraq) in the 71st minute
  • • Multiple substitutions by both teams

Lineups

United Arab Emirates

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 17 K. Eisa (G)
  • 16 M. Meloni (D)
  • 5 A. Zouhir (D)
  • 3 L. Pimenta Peres Lopes (D)
  • 2 R. Amaral
  • 20 Luan Pereira (M)
  • 15 Y. Nader (M)
  • 6 A. Ramadan (M)
  • 23 S. Adil (M)
  • 14 N. Gimenez (F)
  • 9 H. Suhail (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Al Hosani
  • 22 H. Al Meqebaali
  • 4 K. Kouadio
  • 13 M. Rabii
  • 19 Khaled Ebraheim
  • 8 R. Akonnor
  • 10 Caio Lucas
  • 12 G. Alvarez
  • 18 M. Rashid
  • 7 A. Saleh
  • 11 Caio Canedo
  • 21 Bruno

Iraq

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Hachim (G)
  • 3 H. Ali (D)
  • 4 Z. Tahseen (D)
  • 5 A. Hashem (D)
  • 23 M. Doski (D)
  • 21 M. Farji (M)
  • 8 A. Sher (M)
  • 16 A. Al Ammari (M)
  • 17 A. Jasim (M)
  • 9 A. Al Hamadi
  • 10 Meme

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Talib
  • 22 A. Basil
  • 2 M. Saadoon
  • 6 M. Younis
  • 15 A. Yahya
  • 11 H. Abdulkareem
  • 13 H. Ali
  • 14 Z. Iqbal
  • 19 K. Yakob
  • 20 O. Rashid
  • 7 S. Karim
  • 18 A. Hussein

Timeline

  1. Iraq
    10' Iraq Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Al Hamadi
  2. United Arab Emirates
    18' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal Goal
    Luanzinho · Assist: Abdalla Ramadan
  3. Iraq
    46' Iraq subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Al Hamadi · On: A. Hussein
  4. United Arab Emirates
    64' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luanzinho · On: A. Saleh
  5. United Arab Emirates
    64' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Abdalla Ramadan · On: Bruno
  6. Iraq
    71' Iraq Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sher

    Foul

  7. Iraq
    72' Iraq subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Jasim · On: H. Abdulkareem
  8. Iraq
    79' Iraq subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Sher · On: Z. Iqbal
  9. Iraq
    79' Iraq subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Meme · On: Sherko Kareem
  10. United Arab Emirates
    85' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Meloni · On: M. Rabii
  11. United Arab Emirates
    89' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sultan Adill · On: Caio
  12. Iraq
    90'+4 Iraq subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Farji · On: A. Yahya

Match Stats

Stat United Arab Emirates Iraq
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 10
Corners 9 7
Total Passes 367 352
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 300 284
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Iraq took the lead early in the match with A. Al Hamadi's goal in the 10th minute, setting the tone for an intense first half.
  • ▸ United Arab Emirates leveled the score just 8 minutes later with Luanzinho's goal, which sparked a surge in their offensive play.
  • ▸ Substitutions later in the game, including Luanzinho and Abdalla Ramadan coming off for the United Arab Emirates, showed both teams' efforts to regain control and secure a win, but ultimately, the match ended in a draw.