Al Wihdat beats Istiqlol in an exciting AFC Cup match
Dushanbe, Tajikistan – Al Wihdat of Jordan beat Istiqlol of Tajikistan 1-0 in a vibrant AFC Cup group stage encounter. The match was played at the Republican Central Stadium in Dushanbe and was marked by intensity and numerous yellow cards.
The first half was balanced, with both teams looking for the opposing goal. However, goal scoring opportunities were scarce. In the 21st minute, A. Jamous of Al Wihdat received the first yellow card of the match. Istiqlol responded with a yellow for A. Dzhuraboev in the 30th minute.
The second half was much more dynamic. Al Wihdat found the winning goal in the 52nd minute thanks to B. Faisal, who took advantage of an assist from S. Al Quza. The goal sparked joy in the Jordanian camp and encouraged them to seek a second goal.
The match remained exciting until the end, with both teams looking for a goal. Istiqlol tried to find the equalizer with insistence, but Al Wihdat’s defense stood firm.
In the end, the score remained unchanged and Al Wihdat took the three points.
The final score:
Al Wihdat 1 – 0 Istiqlol
Match statistics:
* Istiqlol: 57% possession, 7 shots (4 on target, 2 off target), 4 corners, 15 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Al Wihdat: 43% possession, 11 shots (6 on target, 5 off target), 4 corners, 16 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Key events:
* 21′: Al Wihdat – Yellow card for A. Jamous.
* 30′: Istiqlol – Yellow card for A. Dzhuraboev.
* 52′: Al Wihdat – Goal by B. Faisal (assist from S. Al Quza).
* 57′: Al Wihdat – Yellow card for A. M. Fahid.
* 88′: Al Wihdat – Yellow card for M. Shawkat.
* 90′: Istiqlol – Yellow card for S. Qurbonov.
* 90′: Al Wihdat – Yellow card for S. Al Quza.
The match was officiated by Mohanad Qasim Eesee Sarray of Iraq.
Substitutions al wihdat: at minute 31 S. Al Quza came in and E. M. Khaled Khaldoon M. K. went out., at minute 73 I. Sabra came in and B. Faisal went out., at minute 74 M. Afalah came in and A. Jamous went out., at minute 88 M. Al Mawali came in and M. Semreen went out.
Substitutions istiqlol: at minute 61 R. Soirov came in and D. Mitkov went out., at minute 61 M. Dzhalilov came in and M. de Souza went out., at minute 76 F. Margiotta came in and A. Dzhuraboev went out., at minute 76 T. Islomov came in and A. Nazarov went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Istiqlol
Titulares:
Al Wihdat
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