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Saudi Arabia defeats Indonesia in a thrilling match
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia defeated Indonesia 2-1 in a thrilling match for the Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah.
The match began with Indonesia taking the initiative and opening the scoring in the 19th minute with a goal from R. Oratmangoen, assisted by Witan. However, Saudi Arabia responded quickly and equalized in the 45th minute with a goal from M. Al Juwayr, thanks to an assist from M. Kanno.
In the second half, Saudi Arabia took control of the ball and scored the winning goal in the 79th minute, albeit controversially. S. Al Dawsari missed a penalty, but took advantage of the rebound to score.
The match was marked by intensity and constant fouls, with Indonesia committing 15 and Saudi Arabia 6. Both teams received yellow cards, with Indonesia accumulating 3 and Saudi Arabia 2.
Statistics:
Saudi Arabia: 66% possession, 17 shots (4 on target, 7 off target), 5 corners, 6 fouls, 2 yellows, 0 reds.
Indonesia: 34% possession, 7 shots (2 on target, 3 off target), 1 corner, 15 fouls, 3 yellows, 0 reds.
The match:
* Date: September 5, 2024
* City: Jeddah
* Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
* Referee: Adham Mohammad, Jordan
* League: Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup
* Season: 2026
* Round: 3rd round – 1
* Country: World
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Substitutions saudi arabia: at minute 33 S. Abdulhamid came in and M. Al Harbi went out., at minute 46 A. Ghareeb came in and A. Al Khaibari went out., at minute 58 Feras Al Brikan came in and A. Radif went out., at minute 89 A. Al Hassan came in and S. Al Ghannam went out., at minute 89 F. Al Muwallad came in and S. Al Dawsari went out.
Substitutions indonesia: at minute 58 S. Pattynama came in and Witan went out., at minute 59 M. Ferdinan came in and T. Haye went out., at minute 68 A. Mangkualam came in and S. Walsh went out., at minute 80 E. Vikri came in and I. Jenner went out., at minute 80 M. Ferarri came in and R. Ridho went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Saudi Arabia
Titulares:
Indonesia
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