Saudi Arabia vs Australia, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCAustralia headed for playoff match against UAE after Saudi Arabia loss
Australia lost 1-0 to Saudi Arabia as the third stage of Asian World Cup qualifying came to a disappointing end for the Socceroos.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Attendance: 51,433
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Attendance: 51,433
WCQ - AFC Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | South Korea | 4 | +5 | 10 |
2 | Jordan | 4 | +4 | 7 |
3 | Iraq | 4 | +1 | 7 |
4 | Oman | 4 | -3 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Saudi Arabia
No. | Name |
---|---|
21 | Mohammed Al-Owais (GK) |
2 | Hassan Al-Tambakti |
6 | Mohammed Al-Burayk |
13 | Yasser Al-Shahrani |
3 | Abdullah Madu |
23 | Mohamed Kanno |
8 | Hatan Bahbri |
16 | Sami Al-Najei |
10 | Salem Al-Dawsari |
7 | Salman Al-Faraj |
9 | Feras Al-Brikan |
Australia
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Mathew Ryan (GK) |
20 | Trent Sainsbury |
16 | Aziz Behich |
19 | Gianni Stensness |
2 | Nathaniel Atkinson |
6 | Martin Boyle |
11 | Awer Mabil |
5 | James Jeggo |
17 | Denis Genreau |
10 | Ajdin Hrustic |
9 | Bruno Fornaroli |
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