AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifier - FT: Maldives 0 - 2 Yemen
Summary
Welcome to the live blog of the Maldives vs. Yemen match in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualification Playoffs.
As the teams meet tonight:
- This is the third time the two countries meet on the football pitch. The first two times were in the 2010 World Cup Qualifiers.
- Yemen won against the Maldives in the qualifier match in Yemen by 3-0 on 8 October 2007
- Maldives won 2-0 against Yemen on 28 October 2007 at the National Stadium in Malé City
22:55
Yemen wins the match with the final whistle at 0-2
22:53
Yemen’s Mohamed Al Dhahee misses scoring opportunity inside the Maldivian penalty area with the shot going out near the side netting.
22:50
Four minutes given as stoppage time at the end of the full 90 minutes.
22:48
Yemen makes their third and final change replacing Abdul Wasee with Mohamed Al Dhahee.
22:46
Goalkeeper Imran stops a Yemeni attack inside the penalty area from Akram. Keeper Imran is displaying a good performance in the match tonight.
22:43
Yemen creates another scoring opportunity inside the Maldivian penalty area. But Goalkeeper Imran stops Waseem’s attempt to chip the ball over him.
22:42
The shot from Faaris inside Yemeni half gets blocked by the keeper missing a good scoring opportunity.
22:40
With an assist from Aiman, the goal was scored by substitute player Akram Hamdhoon. He was free inside the Maldivian penalty area when he made the shot.
22:39
Yemen extends the lead with a second goal.
22:35
Second change from the Maldives brings on Hamza Mohamed (Hampu) replacing Imran Nasheed.
22:30
Yemen makes a second change with Akram Hamdhoo Abdo Al Rafee replacing Alaa Mohamed Abdulla.
22:29
Yemen makes a change with Ahmed Abdulla Ahmed Alos replacing Ali Al Hifee.
22:28
Yemeni Goalkeeper stops the cross from Ahmed Abdulla (Lily) before it could become a threat.
22:22
Goalkeeper Imran save two Yemeni attacks in close succession. The first shot was by Abdul Waseem from outside the penalty area and the second was by Aiman Al Hagree on the rebound inside the penalty area.
22:18
Hokey sustained a breathing problem in the first half. He is now in good condition.
22:17
Long rang shot from Samdhooh misses target over the cross bar.
22:16
Maldives began with a change as Mohamed Umair replaced As’hadh.
22:14
Faaris gets a yellow card.
22:08
Maldivian team fails to create an attack with Centey’s cross inside the Yemeni penalty area failing to make contact.
22:05
Second half play has been kicked off by the Maldives.
21:50
First half comes to a close with Yemen in the lead with 0-1.
21:48
A good scoring opportunity for Maldives. The header assisted by Naashid went out near the post.
21:47
3 minutes given as stoppage after the first 45 minutes.
21:43
Unlike previous international matches at the National Stadium, the number of supporters in the stands is considerably few. Tonight, a large portion of the stands is empty tonight. The players and the officials of the national team has begged the support from the supporters.
21:42
Samdhooh Mohamed joins the game in place of Hokey.
21:38
The injured player is Mohamed Rasheed (Hokey). He was taken directly to an ambulance and is being taken for further treatment.
Mohamed Rasheed (Hokey) being taken off the pitch to be taken to an ambulance for treatment - Sun Photo: Yousuf Sofwan
21:37
A Maldivian player has been taken off the pitch with an injury.
21:33
The goal was scored by Aiman Al Hagree with a ball from the 17-year-old Yemeni stricker Ahmed Al Saruree. Hagree scored from inside the penalty area with ease.
21:32
Yemen scores the first goal of the match in the 30th minute.
Yemen celebrates after their first goal against the Maldives - Sun Photo: Yousuf Sofwan
21:18
Both teams had good scoring opportunities in the first 15 minutes of the game.
21:15
Yemen executes a dangerous attack. Abdul Waseem Al Mathaaree crossed the ball inside the Maldivian penalty area to Aiman Al Hagree which headed outside close to the side netting.
AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualification Playoffs: Maldives vs. Yemen - Sun Photo: Yousuf Sofwan
21:11
Good scoring opportunity for Maldives. The Yemeni Goalkeeper blocks the shot by Centey from inside the Yemeni penalty area.
21:05
Yemen creates an attack inside the Maldivian penalty area with Alaa Mohamed’s header from an assist from Ahmed Ali of the Yemeni team. Goalkeeper Imran punches the ball out of the penalty area.
AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualification Playoffs: Maldives vs. Yemen - Sun Photo: Yousuf Sofwan
21:02
Kickoff
21:01
Yemen would be kicking off the match
20:59
Starting 11 of the Maldives National Football Team tonight:
• Abdulla Ahmed
• Ali Faaris
• Asadulla Abdulla
• Ismail Esa
• Ashadhu Ali
• Ahmed Naashid
• Amdhan Ali
• Shaafiu Ahmed
• Mohamed Rasheed
• Imran Nasheed
• Imran Mohamed (C)
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