Saudi Arabia defeats China in an emotional match
Dalian, September 10, 2024 – Saudi Arabia secured an exciting victory against China in a match that was marked by tension and yellow cards. The Saudi team dominated the game with 58% possession and 11 shots, three of which were on target.
The match started at a fast pace. In the 6th minute, A. Lajami received the first yellow card of the game for a foul on a Chinese player. In the 9th minute, LI Yuanyi also saw yellow for a foul on an opponent. The first goal of the game came in the 14th minute, thanks to an own goal by A. Lajami, who deflected a cross into his own net.
The tension increased in the 19th minute when M. Kanno received a red card for a strong tackle on a Chinese player, leaving Saudi Arabia with one man down. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Saudi Arabia managed to equalize the score in the 39th minute with a goal from H. Kadesh, assisted by N. Al Dawsari. The second half started at a frantic pace with both teams looking for the winning goal.
H. Kadesh sealed the game in the 90th minute, after receiving a pass from M. Al Juwayr, to give Saudi Arabia a 2-1 victory.
China had a good start, but was affected by Kanno’s expulsion and failed to capitalize on their chances. Despite numerous substitutions made by the Chinese coach, they failed to generate any danger on the Saudi goal.
This result puts Saudi Arabia in a solid position in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Match Statistics:
* China: 42% possession, 15 shots (1 on target, 6 off target), 6 corners, 15 fouls, 3 yellows, 0 reds
* Saudi Arabia: 58% possession, 11 shots (3 on target, 6 off target), 5 corners, 9 fouls, 3 yellows, 1 red
Match Details:
* Date: September 10, 2024
* Match City: Dalian
* Stadium: Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium
* Referee: Nasrullo Kabirov, Tajikistan
* League: World Cup – Qualification Asia
* Season: 2026
* Round: 3rd Round – 2
* Country: World
Substitutions china: at minute 46 Wang Shangyuan came in and T. Browning went out., at minute 70 Zhang Yuning came in and Wu Lei went out., at minute 87 Huang Zhengyu came in and Xie Wenneng went out., at minute 90 Lin Liangming came in and LI Yuanyi went out.
Substitutions saudi arabia: at minute 72 F. Al Muwallad came in and A. Al Hamdan went out., at minute 82 A. Al Saluli came in and A. Lajami went out., at minute 82 M. Al Juwayr came in and A. Al Malki went out., at minute 82 M. Marran came in and Feras Al Brikan went out., at minute 90 F. Al Ghamdi came in and N. Al Dawsari went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
China
Saudi Arabia
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