Iraq snatches a draw against Syria. HIGHLIGHTS

Iraq succeeded in clinch a late draw against Syria with a late goal from A. Al.

Iraq snatches a draw against Syria. HIGHLIGHTS

Iraq found a way to clinch a draw against Syria with a late goal from A. Al scored in the (86′) after Syria got a lead with a goal from O. Al (79′).

The match was played on Thursday and it started at 5:00 pm local time. The referee was Nawaf Abdulla Ghayyath Shukralla with the collaboration of Mohamed Jaafar Mohamed Salman and Abdulla Saleh Al Rowaimi Abdulla Mohsen. The 4th official was Ahmed Al Alili.

Match Statistics​

  • 51 Ball Possession 49
Shots
  • 13 Total 8
  • 5 On Target 3
  • 5 Off Target 3
  • 3 Shots blocked 2
  • 93 Attack 81
  • 60 Dangerous attack 46
  • 72 Ball safe 65
  • 1 Penalties 0
  • 4 Corners 2
Fouls
  • 18 Total 9
  • 2 Yellow Cards 3
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 5 Substitutions 4

Ball possession

None of the teams was particularly dominant in terms of ball possession. Iraq was in possession of the ball for 51% of the time vs. Syria that controlled the ball for 49% of the time.

Attitude and shots

Iraq was has a more offensive attitude with 60 dangerous attacks and 13 shots of which 5 were on target. However, that was not enough Iraq to win the match​.

Iraq shot 13 times, 5 on target, 5 off target. On the other side, Syria shot 8 times, 3 on target, 3 off target.

Cards

Iraq received 1 yellow card (M. Nadhim). Talking about the opposition, Syria received 4 yellow cards (I. Hamwiah, , M. Al Mawas and I. Hamwiah).

Match Timeline

32'
46'
54'
Kamel Hmeisha- sub ->M. Anez
60'
72'
79'
86'
90'
90'
90'

Standings

Standings

Group A

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
25
10
9
10
6
10
0
8
6
10

Group B

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
14
8
22
10
14
8
6
8
14
10
4
10

Group C

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
15
8

Group D

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
10
8
5
8

Group E

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
22
8
7
8

Group F

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
6
8

Group G

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
12
8

Group H

Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
0
0

    After this match, Iraq will have 4 points to sit in the 6th place. Talking about the opposition, Syria will have 2 points to hold in the 9th place.

    Next matches

    In the next match in the WC Qualification Asia, Iraq will host Korea Republic on the 16th of November with a 2-0 head to head statistic in favor of Korea Republic (2 draws).

    Syria will host IR Iran on the 16th of November with a 3-0 head to head stats in favor of IR Iran (3 draws).

    Iraq – Formation

    Iraq
    G
    Fahad Talib 1.Iraq
    6.2
    D
    A. Al-Qafaje 2.Iraq
    6.6
    D
    6.6
    72' 32'
    D
    Rebin Sulaka 22.Iraq
    6.6
    D
    Frans Putros 3.Iraq
    6.6
    D
    7.0
    M
    Amjad Attwan  14.Iraq
    7.9
    M
    A. Fadel 17.Iraq
    6.8
    M
    Mohammed Ali 15.Iraq
    7.1
    F
    Bashar Resan 13.Iraq
    7.0
    F
    Ali Al-Hamadi 9.Iraq
    6.6
    Substitutes
    G
    A. Flaifel 12.Iraq
    G
    Ahmed Basil 20.Iraq
    D
    M. Maslookhi 5.Iraq
    D
    Ali Adnan 6.Iraq
    D
    Hussein Ammar 7.Iraq
    M
    Mohammed Qasim 19.Iraq
    M
    J. Hamad 21.Sweden
    M
    6.7
    46'
    M
    Amir Al-Ammari 16.Sweden
    7.4
    60' Goals86'
    M
    Sajad Jassim 18.Iraq
    6.6
    72'
    M
    H. Abd 11.Iraq
    F
    A. Al 10.Iraq

    Iraq started with a 5-3-2 line-up (5-3-2).

    The manager Dick Advocaat decided to play with the following team: Fahad Talib (6.2), Frans Dhia Putros (6.6), Mustafa Nadhim (6.6), Ahmed Ibrahim (6.6), Rebin Sulaka (6.6), Mohanad Jeahze (7.0), Amjed Attwan (7.9), Mohammed Ali (7.1), Ahmed Fadhil (6.8), Bashar Resan (7.0) and Ali Al-Hamadi (6.6).

    The home team had on the bench: Mohammed Qasim, Jiloan Hamad, Ali Yaseen, Ibrahim Bayesh (6.7), Ahmed Basil, Muntadher Mohammed, Amir Al Ammari (7.4), Ali Adnan, Sajad Jassim (6.6), Alaa Abdul-Zahra, Hassan Abdul-Karim and Hussein Ammar.

    Substitutions

    Iraq made 3 changes: M. Nadhim for I. Bayesh (46′), A. Fadhil for A. Al Ammari (60′) and M. Ali for S. Jassim (72′).

    Best player: Amjed Attwan​

    Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Iraq was Amjed Attwan.

    His rating is (7.9) with 58 passes (82% accurate) and 3 key passes. He was won 9 duels out of 13. He performed 1 cross.

    Syria – Formation

    Syria
    G
    K. Othman 23.Syria
    7.2
    D
    Omar Al-Midani 5.Syria
    6.7
    D
    Thaer Krouma 13.Syria
    6.6
    D
    7.1
    D
    Muayad Al-Khouli 19.Syria
    7.0
    M
    Mohammad Anez 18.Syria
    6.9
    54'
    M
    Ahmed Al-Ashkar 14.Syria
    6.2
    M
    Fahd Youssef 17.Syria
    7.0
    M
    Mahmoud Al-Mawas 10.Syria
    7.2
    90'
    F
    Omar Khribin 7.Syria
    6.6
    F
    Omar Al-Somah 9.Syria
    7.1
    Goals79'
    Substitutes
    G
    Taha Mosa 22.Syria
    G
    Ibrahim Alma 1.Syria
    D
    Amro Jenyat 6.Syria
    D
    M. Sehioni 20.Syria
    D
    Yousef Mohammad 2.Syria
    M
    M. Esraa 4.Syria
    90'
    M
    M
    M
    Aias Aosman 8.Syria
    M
    Kamel Hmeisha 16.Syria
    6.4
    54'
    F
    M. Othman 12.Syria
    F
    Mahmoud Al-Baher 11.Syria

    Syria started with a 4-4-1-1 line-up (4-4-1-1).

    Nizar Hamed Mahrous played with: Khaled Haj Othman (7.2), Moayad Al Khouli (7.0), Amr Al Midani (6.7), Thaer Krouma (6.6), Khaled Kerdagli (7.1), Mahmoud Al Mawas (7.2), Ahmad Ashkar (6.2), Mohammad Anez (6.9), Fahd Youssef (7.0), Omar Kharbin (6.6) and Omar Al-Somah (7.1).

    These were the players on the bench: Taha Mousa, Ibrahim Alma, Amro Jenyat, Mohammad Shehioni, Yosief Mohammad, Mohammed Othman, Israa Hamwiah, Mohammad Almarmour, Mohamad Rihanieh, Aias Aosman, Kamel Hmeisheh (6.4) and Mahmoud Al Baher.

    Syria could not rely on the presence of K. Hameesheh (injured).

    Substitutions

    Syria made only 1 change substituting M. Anez for K. Hameesheh (54′)​.

    Best player: Khaled Haj Othman​

    The player that probably impressed the most for Syria was the goalkeeper: Khaled Haj Othman. His rating is 7.15. He performed 4 saves.

    Results of the day

    These are the results of the day in the WC Qualification Asia.​