Saudi Arabia players celebrate after booking a spot in the AFCON knockout round.
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Saudi Arabia win to reach 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.
Jan 21, 2024, 09:28 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Kyrgyz Republic
Saudi Arabia
  • KO
  • 9
  • 22
  • 35
  • 42
  • HT
  • 52
  • 54
  • 63
  • 64
  • 64
  • 73
  • 77
  • 84
  • 87
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Kyrgyz Republic 0, Saudi Arabia 2.
90'+11'
Second Half ends, Kyrgyz Republic 0, Saudi Arabia 2.
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.
Match Stats
KGZKSA
Possession
24.7%
75.324.7
75.3%
Shots on Goal
0
7
Shot Attempts
1
28
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corner Kicks
0
8
Saves
5
0