Kyrgyz Republic vs Saudi Arabia, 2023 AFC Asian Cup, Group Stage

· AFC Asian Cup

Kyrgyz Republic

9': Aizar Akmatov
52': Kimi Merk

FT
0 - 2

Saudi Arabia

35': Mohamed Kanno
84': Faisal Al Ghamdi

Saudi Arabia beat nine-man Kyrgyzstan to move into Asian Cup knockouts

Saudi Arabia qualified for the Asian Cup knockout stage after they beat Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in a one-sided Asian Cup group game on Sunday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium where two Kyrgyz players were sent off for reckless fouls.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
1': Foul by Aleksandr Mishchenko (Kyrgyz Republic).
1': Mohammed Al Burayk (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
2': Ernist Batyrkanov (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick on the left wing.
2': Foul by Ali Lajami (Saudi Arabia).
2': Foul by Aizar Akmatov (Kyrgyz Republic).
2': Sami Al Naji (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4': Offside, Kyrgyz Republic. Gulzhigit Alykulov is caught offside.
7': Foul by Aizar Akmatov (Kyrgyz Republic).
7': Sami Al Naji (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
8': Delay in match (Saudi Arabia).
8': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
8': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Aizar Akmatov (Kyrgyz Republic).
9': Aizar Akmatov (Kyrgyz Republic) is shown the red card.
11': Attempt saved. Mohammed Al Burayk (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
11': Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Erzhan Tokotaev.
12': Attempt blocked. Ali Lajami (Saudi Arabia) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sami Al Naji with a cross.
12': Aleksandr Mishchenko (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12': Foul by Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia).
14': Delay in match because of an injury Gulzhigit Alykulov (Kyrgyz Republic).
15': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
16': Attempt blocked. Feras Al Brikan (Saudi Arabia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohammed Al Burayk.
16': Foul by Feras Al Brikan (Saudi Arabia).
16': Kimi Merk (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
17': Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov.
22': Attempt blocked. Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hassan Tambakti.
22': Foul by Khristiyan Brauzman (Kyrgyz Republic).
22': Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
22': Khristiyan Brauzman (Kyrgyz Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
23': Foul by Feras Al Brikan (Saudi Arabia).
23': Kimi Merk (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
26': Ali Al Bulayhi (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
26': Foul by Kayrat Zhyrgalbek (Kyrgyz Republic).
27': Attempt missed. Feras Al Brikan (Saudi Arabia) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mohammed Al Burayk with a cross.
28': Foul by Abdulelah Al Malki (Saudi Arabia).
28': Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
29': Foul by Bekzhan Sagynbaev (Kyrgyz Republic).
29': Sami Al Naji (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30': Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Gulzhigit Alykulov.
31': Attempt blocked. Feras Al Brikan (Saudi Arabia) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Sami Al Naji with a cross.
31': Delay in match because of an injury Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov (Kyrgyz Republic).
32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
34': Foul by Sami Al Naji (Saudi Arabia).
34': Kimi Merk (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
35': Abdulelah Al Malki (Saudi Arabia) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Feras Al Brikan.
35': Goal! Kyrgyz Republic 0, Saudi Arabia 1. Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Saud Abdulhamid with a cross.
37': Attempt missed. Abdulelah Al Malki (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mohamed Kanno.
38': Delay in match because of an injury Aleksandr Mishchenko (Kyrgyz Republic).
38': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
40': Foul by Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia).
40': Kimi Merk (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
42': Foul by Aleksandr Mishchenko (Kyrgyz Republic).
42': Mohammed Al Burayk (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
42': Aleksandr Mishchenko (Kyrgyz Republic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
43': Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Bekzhan Sagynbaev.
44': Attempt blocked. Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
44': Hand ball by Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia).
45'+2': Attempt missed. Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
45'+2': Foul by Kayrat Zhyrgalbek (Kyrgyz Republic).
45'+2': Mohammed Al Burayk (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+3': Foul by Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov (Kyrgyz Republic).
45'+3': Mohammed Al Burayk (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
45'+6': Foul by Feras Al Brikan (Saudi Arabia).
45'+6': Gulzhigit Alykulov (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+9': First Half ends, Kyrgyz Republic 0, Saudi Arabia 1.
45': Second Half begins Kyrgyz Republic 0, Saudi Arabia 1.
47': Foul by Abdulelah Al Malki (Saudi Arabia).
47': Gulzhigit Alykulov (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick on the left wing.
47': Feras Al Brikan (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
47': Foul by Tamirlan Kozubaev (Kyrgyz Republic).
48': Foul by Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia).
48': Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
49': Attempt missed. Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov (Kyrgyz Republic) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
50': Foul by Kimi Merk (Kyrgyz Republic).
50': Hassan Tambakti (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
50': Delay in match because of an injury Hassan Tambakti (Saudi Arabia).
51': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
51': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Kimi Merk (Kyrgyz Republic).
52': Kimi Merk (Kyrgyz Republic) is shown the red card.
54': Substitution, Saudi Arabia. Saleh Al Shehri replaces Hassan Tambakti because of an injury.
55': Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Ernist Batyrkanov.
56': Attempt missed. Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
57': Attempt blocked. Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
58': Foul by Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia).
58': Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
60': Attempt saved. Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
60': Delay in match because of an injury Erzhan Tokotaev (Kyrgyz Republic).
61': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
63': Foul by Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia).
63': Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
63': Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
64': Substitution, Kyrgyz Republic. Bakhtiyar Duyshobekov replaces Ernist Batyrkanov because of an injury.
64': Substitution, Kyrgyz Republic. Nurdoolot Stalbekov replaces Gulzhigit Alykulov.
64': Substitution, Saudi Arabia. Abdullah Radif replaces Sami Al Naji.
64': Substitution, Saudi Arabia. Abdulrahman Ghareeb replaces Salem Al Dawsari.
65': Foul by Nurdoolot Stalbekov (Kyrgyz Republic).
65': Saud Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68': Attempt missed. Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Abdulrahman Ghareeb.
69': Foul by Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia).
69': Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
71': Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Bekzhan Sagynbaev.
72': Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia) hits the left post with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Mohammed Al Burayk with a cross following a corner.
73': Substitution, Kyrgyz Republic. Kai Merk replaces Kayrat Zhyrgalbek.
73': Substitution, Kyrgyz Republic. Adil Kadyrzhanov replaces Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov.
74': Delay in match because of an injury Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia).
75': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
76': Attempt blocked. Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohammed Al Burayk.
77': Substitution, Saudi Arabia. Mukhtar Ali replaces Abdulelah Al Malki.
77': Substitution, Saudi Arabia. Faisal Al Ghamdi replaces Feras Al Brikan.
78': Attempt missed. Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Faisal Al Ghamdi.
80': Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Tamirlan Kozubaev.
81': Attempt blocked. Mohammed Al Burayk (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Faisal Al Ghamdi.
81': Attempt saved. Mukhtar Ali (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohamed Kanno.
84': Goal! Kyrgyz Republic 0, Saudi Arabia 2. Faisal Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mukhtar Ali.
86': Attempt missed. Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
87': Substitution, Kyrgyz Republic. Amantur Shamurzaev replaces Bekzhan Sagynbaev.
89': Foul by Amantur Shamurzaev (Kyrgyz Republic).
89': Saud Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
89': VAR Decision: No Penalty Saudi Arabia.
90': Attempt missed. Abdulrahman Ghareeb (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mohammed Al Burayk following a set piece situation.
90': Offside, Saudi Arabia. Saleh Al Shehri is caught offside.
90'+1': Offside, Kyrgyz Republic. Bakhtiyar Duyshobekov is caught offside.
90'+3': Attempt saved. Abdulrahman Ghareeb (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mukhtar Ali.
90'+3': Attempt blocked. Saud Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mohamed Kanno.
90'+4': Foul by Mohammed Al Burayk (Saudi Arabia).
90'+4': Kai Merk (Kyrgyz Republic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5': Offside, Kyrgyz Republic. Bakhtiyar Duyshobekov is caught offside.
90'+5': Attempt missed. Mohamed Kanno (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mohammed Al Burayk.
90'+7': Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Aleksandr Mishchenko.
90'+8': Ali Lajami (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'+8': Foul by Amantur Shamurzaev (Kyrgyz Republic).
90'+8': Delay in match because of an injury Ali Lajami (Saudi Arabia).
90'+10': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+10': Attempt saved. Abdullah Radif (Saudi Arabia) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Faisal Al Ghamdi with a cross.
90'+11': Attempt blocked. Saleh Al Shehri (Saudi Arabia) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Faisal Al Ghamdi with a cross.
90'+11': Second Half ends, Kyrgyz Republic 0, Saudi Arabia 2.
0': Match ends, Kyrgyz Republic 0, Saudi Arabia 2.

Statistics

KSA		KGZ
15	Fouls	14
1	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	2
1	Offsides	3
8	Corner Kicks	0
0	Saves	5
75.3	Possession	24.7
28	SHOTS	1
7	ON GOAL	0
0.3	On Target %	0.0
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
545	Accurate Passes	137
623	Passes	211
0.9	Pass Completion %	0.6
9	Accurate Crosses	1
26	Crosses	2
0.3	Cross %	0.5
25	Long Balls	64
16	Accurate Long Balls	26
0.6	Long Balls %	0.4
10	Blocked Shots	0
9	Effective Tackles	8
16	Tackles	14
0.6	Tackle %	0.6
4	Interceptions	13
7	Effective Clearances	29
7	Clearances	29

Game Information

Competition: AFC Asian Cup

Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Location: Al Rayyan, Qatar
Attendance: 39,557

AFC Asian Cup Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Saudi Arabia	3	+3	7
2	Thailand	3	+2	5
3	Oman	3	-1	2
4	Kyrgyz Republic	3	-4	1

Full Table

Line-Ups

Kyrgyz Republic (5-4-1)

No.	Name
1	Erzhan Tokotaev (GK)
5	Aizar Akmatov
3	Tamirlan Kozubaev
2	Khristiian Brauzman
11	Bekzhan Sagynbaev
14	Aleksandr Mischenko
24	Kimi Merk
12	Odilzhon Abdurahmanov
10	Gulzhigit Alykulov
18	Kairat Zhyrgalbek
9	Ernist Batyrkanov

Kyrgyz Republic Substitutes:

Marsel Islamkulov, Amantur Shamurzaev, Kai Merk, Azim Azarov, Beknaz Almazbekov, Sultan Chomoev, Farkhat Musabekov, Suiuntbek Mamyraliev, Bakhtiyar Duyshobekov, Nurdoolot Stalbekov, Joel Kojo, Adil Kadyrzhanov.

Saudi Arabia (3-5-2)

No.	Name
22	Ahmed Al-Kassar (GK)
4	Ali Lajami
5	Ali Al-Bulayhi
17	Hassan Al-Tambakti
23	Mohamed Kanno
16	Sami Al-Najei
8	Abdulelah Al-Malki
25	Mohammed Al-Burayk
12	Saud Abdulhamid
10	Salem Al-Dawsari
9	Feras Al-Brikan

Saudi Arabia Substitutes:

Mukhtar Ali, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, Hassan Kadesh, Fawaz Al Saqour, Awn Al-Saluli, Eid Al Muwallad, Abdullah Radif, Saleh Al-Shehri, Faisal Al Ghamdi, Raghid Al-Najjar, Mohammed Al-Yami.

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