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Saudi Arabia Controls Possession, but Australia Creates More Chances in Tense Melbourne Match
Melbourne, November 14, 2024 – Saudi Arabia edged out Australia 2-1 in a thrilling 2026 World Cup qualifier at AAMI Park. The match, officiated by Adel Al Naqbi of the United Arab Emirates, was a tense affair marked by yellow cards.
Despite dominating possession (58% for Saudi Arabia), Australia proved more dangerous in the final third, registering 12 shots on goal (2 on target) compared to Saudi Arabia’s 4 (1 on target). The match was also littered with fouls, with Australia committing 10 and Saudi Arabia 8. Both teams finished with two yellow cards. A late goal disallowed for offside added to the drama. Ultimately, Saudi Arabia’s clinical finishing secured the win.
Substitutions australia: at minute 46 N. Velupillay came in and A. Hrustic went out., at minute 74 A. Caceres came in and N. Velupillay went out., at minute 74 B. Borrello came in and M. Duke went out., at minute 82 A. Behich came in and J. Bos went out., at minute 90 K. Yengi came in and A. O’Neill went out.
Substitutions saudi arabia: at minute 57 A. Al Hamdan came in and S. Al Shehri went out., at minute 57 A. Al Khaibari came in and M. Al Juwayr went out., at minute 88 A. Al Saluli came in and M. Al Sahafi went out., at minute 88 S. Al Ghannam came in and F. Al Ghamdi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Australia
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Saudi Arabia
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