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S-final: Al Rashdan strike takes Jordan past Saudi Arabia

S-final: Al Rashdan strike takes Jordan past Saudi Arabia

Al Khor: Nizar Al Rashdan scored in the second half as Jordan secured a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 semi-final at the Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.
After a listless first half, Al Rashdan powered home a header in the 66th minute to book Jordan their place in the final against Morocco on Thursday. Saudi Arabia will face the United Arab Emirates in the third-place playoff. 
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It was Jordan who had the first look on goal in the 12th minute through Ahmad Hamdouni, with Saudi Arabia threatening six minutes later after Nawaf Bu Washl pulled his volleyed attempt wide.

Saudi Arabia looked more threatening as the match progressed and their sustained pressure almost earned them the advantage in the 38th minute after Abdullah Al Khaibari’s volleyed attempt caught the arm of Jordan’s Mohannad Abutaha inside the box but there was no penalty awarded after a VAR review.
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Jordan came alive in the second half with Al Rashdan forcing a fine save from Nawaf Al Aqidi a minute after the restart, with the Saudi Arabia keeper then staying alert to produce a punching save to deflect Hadi Alhourani’s in-swinging corner.

The deadlock was finally broken after Saudi Arabia were caught napping in the 66th minute when Mahmoud Mardi delivered a perfect cross for Al Rashan, who rose highest to power home his header past Al Aqidi.
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Saudi Arabia came fighting back with Musab Aljuwayr setting up Feras Al Brikan nicely inside the box, only to see the Al Ahli Saudi FC forward’s shot saved by Jordan keeper Yazeed Abulaila.

Salem Al Dawsari, who had a relatively quiet outing, skied his long-range effort in the 78th minute with Saleh Al Shehri failing to connect to Aljuwayr’s long pass into the six-yard-box moments later.
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Saudi Arabia’s hopes were dashed in stoppage time when Waleed Al Ahmad received the red card for impeding Ali Olwan as Jordan took their spot in the final.

 

Photos: AFP, Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Jordan Football Association

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