FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Saudi Arabia vs Australia, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three

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Australia 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: Alinma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Attendance: 51,433

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Saudi Arabia 2 +1 4
2 Iraq 2 +1 4
3 Indonesia 2 -2 0
Full Table

Line-Ups

KSA Saudi Arabia

No. Name
21 Mohammed Al-Owais (GK)
2 Hassan Al-Tombakti
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

AUS 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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