Lebanon
2024 Fixtures
The Lebanese Football Association (LFA) has postponed all football matches in its affiliated tournaments after Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah targeted military facilities in northern Israel on Tuesday.
Palestine advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever Thursday with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon.
Craig Goodwin was on fire in Tuesday's 5-0 win over Lebanon, a match that underscored why Socceroos' style of play under Graham Arnold is such a double-edged sword.
Craig Goodwin scored a brace on his return from illness as Australia booked their place in the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying with a 5-0 rout of Lebanon at Canberra Stadium on Tuesday.
Patrick Yazbek is in line for an emotional Socceroos debut against his heritage nation on Tuesday night, with Lebanon's coach questioning his decision not to represent them.
Ajdin Hrustić's reintroduction to the Socceroos undoubtedly wasn't of the sort he or Graham Arnold envisioned, but the 27-year-old's return contained many flashes of what makes him such a valuable piece of the puzzle as World Cup qualification continues.
Graham Arnold has recalled striker Adam Taggart and creative midfielder Ajdin Hrustic for the Socceroos' crunch World Cup qualifiers against Lebanon this month.
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WCQ - AFC Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Iran | 5 | +6 | 13 |
2 | Uzbekistan | 5 | +2 | 10 |
3 | United Arab Emira.. | 5 | +3 | 7 |
4 | Qatar | 5 | -2 | 7 |
5 | Kyrgyz Republic | 5 | -6 | 3 |
6 | North Korea | 5 | -3 | 2 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Majed Osman | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
Mostafa Matar | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Karim Darwiche | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Karim Darwiche | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
Nassar Nassar | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
Mostafa Matar | 0 | 6 | 0 |