Australia vs Saudi Arabia, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCWorld Cup qualifying: Australia in stalemate against table-topping Saudi Arabia
There was no happy homecoming for Australia as they lost defender Harry Souttar to a suspected knee injury in a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Venue: CommBank Stadium
Location: Sydney, Australia
Attendance: 23,314
Venue: CommBank Stadium
Location: Sydney, Australia
Attendance: 23,314
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
Australia
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Mathew Ryan (GK) |
20 | Trent Sainsbury |
4 | Rhyan Grant |
16 | Aziz Behich |
19 | Harry Souttar |
6 | Martin Boyle |
11 | Awer Mabil |
8 | James Jeggo |
22 | Jackson Irvine |
7 | Mathew Leckie |
10 | Ajdin Hrustic |
Saudi Arabia
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Mohammed Al-Yami (GK) |
5 | Ali Al-Bulayhi |
2 | Sultan Al-Ghannam |
17 | Abdulelah Al-Amri |
13 | Nasser Al-Dawsari |
10 | Salem Al-Dawsari |
7 | Salman Al-Faraj |
19 | Fahad Al-Muwallad |
8 | Abdulelah Al-Malki |
23 | Mohamed Kanno |
9 | Feras Al-Brikan |
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