Australia - Saudi Arabia - 14 November 2024 World Cup - (0-0)

Saudi Arabia have a goal kick.

In Melbourne Australia attack through Riley McGree. The finish is off target, however.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Saudi Arabia are whistled for offside.

Jason Geria (Australia) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Saudi Arabia close to the penalty box.

Australia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Anthony Popovic is making the team's fifth substitution at AAMI Park with Kusini Yengi replacing Aiden O'Neill.

Australia advance rapidly upfield but Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi blows for offside.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi signals a Saudi Arabia throw-in in Australia's half.

Ball goes out of play for a Saudi Arabia goal kick.

The away team have replaced Faisal Al-Ghamdi with Sultan Alganham. This is the fourth substitution made today by Herve Renard.

Saudi Arabia make their third substitution with Awn Mutlaq Alslaluli replacing Marwan Alsahafi.

Throw-in for Australia in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for Australia in Melbourne.

Goal kick for Australia at AAMI Park.

Australia are caught offside.

The home team have replaced Jordan Bos with Aziz Behich. This is the fourth substitution made today by Anthony Popovic.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Melbourne.

Corner awarded to Australia.

Can Australia capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Saudi Arabia's half?

Australia needs to be cautious. Saudi Arabia have an attacking throw-in.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia in their own half.

Free kick Australia.

Australia drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Can Australia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half?

Throw-in for Australia at AAMI Park.

Anthony Caceres is on a sub for Mitchell Duke for Australia.

The home team replace Nishan Velupillay with Brandon Borrello.

Throw-in for Saudi Arabia close to the penalty box.

Ball safe as Australia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Ball safe as Australia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Free kick for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

Throw-in for Saudi Arabia in the half of Australia.

Saudi Arabia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Australia in their own half.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia in their own half.

Riley McGree (Australia) has received a yellow card from Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi signals a Australia throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half.

Throw-in high up the field for Australia in Melbourne.

Ali Al-Bulaihi (Saudi Arabia) has received a first yellow card.

Australia awarded a free kick in their own half.

At AAMI Park, Australia are penalized for being offside.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi awards Saudi Arabia a goal kick.

Throw-in for Australia in the half of Saudi Arabia.

Australia have been awarded a corner by Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi.

Abdullah Al Hamdan is replacing Saleh Al-Shehri for Saudi Arabia at AAMI Park.

Herve Renard (Saudi Arabia) is making a first substitution, with Abdullah Al Khaibari replacing Musab Fahad Al Juwayr.

Throw-in Australia.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia in their own half.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi awards the away team a throw-in.

Saudi Arabia drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Throw-in for Australia at AAMI Park.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi awards the home team a throw-in.

Australia push upfield but Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi quickly pulls them for offside.

Can Saudi Arabia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Australia's half?

Australia are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Australia to take a throw-in in Saudi Arabia territory.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Australia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Saudi Arabia in the half of Australia.

Throw-in for Australia at AAMI Park.

Goal kick for Australia at AAMI Park.

Saudi Arabia have been awarded a corner by Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi.

Anthony Popovic is making the team's first substitution at AAMI Park with Nishan Velupillay replacing Ajdin Hrustic.

The first-half is over at AAMI Park.

Ball goes out of play for a Saudi Arabia goal kick.

Australia are pushing forward but Jackson Irvine's finish is wide of the goal.

Ball safe as Saudi Arabia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Australia have a goal kick.

Free kick for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

Saudi Arabia to take a throw-in in Australia territory.

Australia's Ajdin Hrustic is on target but unsuccessful.

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Australia have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Saudi Arabia goal kick.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi signals a free kick to Australia.

Throw-in Australia.

Free kick Saudi Arabia.

Throw-in for Saudi Arabia at AAMI Park.

Can Australia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half?

Australia have a dangerous throw-in.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi signals a Australia throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half.

Corner awarded to Australia.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi awards the home team a throw-in.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

Goal kick for Australia at AAMI Park.

Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Corner awarded to Saudi Arabia.

Australia to take a throw-in in Saudi Arabia territory.

Saudi Arabia are caught offside.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Saudi Arabia.

Australia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Australia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi signals a Saudi Arabia throw-in in Australia's half.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi awards Saudi Arabia a goal kick.

Australia are coming forward and Harry Souttar gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Ahmed Ali Al-Kassar for Saudi Arabia has been booked by Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi and receives a first yellow card.

Free kick in a good position for Australia!

Can Australia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Saudi Arabia's half?

In Melbourne, Australia push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Throw-in for Australia in the half of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia are whistled for offside.

Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi signals a throw-in for Saudi Arabia, close to Australia's area.

Saudi Arabia have been awarded a corner by Adel Ali Ahmed Khamis Alnaqbi.

Ball safe as Australia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

Free kick for Australia in the half of Saudi Arabia.

If Saleh Al Shehri scores against Australia it will be his 5th goal for Saudi Arabia this season.

Australia scores 2.78 goals when playing at home and Saudi Arabia scores 2 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in World Cup Qualification, AFC.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Australia and Saudi Arabia is 1.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Australia and Saudi Arabia is 3.

Australia scores 1.6 goals in a match against Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia scores 1.4 goals against Australia (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Australia won 2, Saudi Arabia won 1, 2 draws.

Australia have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Saudi Arabia (in all competitions).

Saudi Arabia has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

Australia's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Saudi Arabia's.

In World Cup Qualification, AFC, Australia has better performance than Saudi Arabia.

When Saudi Arabia is down 1-0 away, they win 100% of their matches.

When Australia is down 0-1 home, they win 50% of their matches.

When Saudi Arabia leads 0-1 away, they win in 75% of their matches.

When Australia leads 1-0 at home, they win in 71% of their matches.

On their last meeting Saudi Arabia won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Saudi Arabia.

Australia wins 62% of halftimes, Saudi Arabia wins 35%.

Australia wins 1st half in 62% of their matches, Saudi Arabia in 35% of their matches.

Craig Goodwin has more yellow cards (2) than any other player at Australia. Saud Abdulhamid has collected 2 for Saudi Arabia.

Craig Goodwin has assisted the most goals for Australia with 2. Musab Aljuwayr is Saudi Arabia's biggest assister (2).

Kusini Yengi is Australia's top scorer with 4 goals. Saleh Al Shehri has scored 4 times for Saudi Arabia.

When playing at home, Australia have not lost to Saudi Arabia in their last 3 encounters.

Saudi Arabia have lost none of their last 4 away matches.

During the last 7 meetings, Australia have won 4 times, there have been 2 draws while Saudi Arabia have won 1 times. The goal difference is 15-10 in favour of Australia.