Saudi Arabia 1-0 China PR final score - 20 March 2025, World Cup

Throw-in high up the field for China in Riyadh.

Corner awarded to China.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali awards the home team a throw-in.

Saudi Arabia have a goal kick.

China make their sixth substitution with Hu Hetao replacing Xie Wenneng.

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

China have a dangerous throw-in.

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

Marwan Alsahafi (Saudi Arabia) has replaced the possibly injured Nasser Al-Dawsari.

China awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Saudi Arabia’s Nasser Al-Dawsari is on his feet again at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Nasser Al-Dawsari for Saudi Arabia who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

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

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

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

Throw-in China.

Abdullah Al Hamdan of Saudi Arabia smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Goal kick for Saudi Arabia at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali signals a free kick to China in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a China goal kick.

In Riyadh Saudi Arabia attack through Ayman Yahya. The finish is off target, however.

In Riyadh Saudi Arabia drive forward through Salem Al Dawsari. His shot is on target but it's saved.

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

The home team replace Firas Al-Buraikan with Abdullah Al Salem.

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

Throw-in for China at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

Saudi Arabia drive forward but Ayman Yahya is judged offside.

Saudi Arabia have been awarded a corner by Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali.

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

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

Xu Haoyang is on a sub for Wei Shihao for China.

Li Yuanyi is replacing Zhang Yuning for China at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

Saudi Arabia's Musab Fahad Al Juwayr has run offside.

China awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Saudi Arabia in the half of China.

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

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

Throw-in high up the field for Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.

China have a goal kick.

Nasser Al-Dawsari for Saudi Arabia gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali awards China a goal kick.

Throw-in for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

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

Saudi Arabia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Herve Renard (Saudi Arabia) has taken off Saud Abdulhamid who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Muhannad Alshanqiti is the replacement.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali signals a throw-in for China, close to Saudi Arabia's area.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Saud Abdulhamid for Saudi Arabia who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

Goal kick for China at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

Saudi Arabia are pushing forward but Salem Al Dawsari's finish is wide of the goal.

Salem Al Dawsari scores to make it 1-0 at Al-Awwal Park Stadium. That's a fine assist from Saud Abdulhamid.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali signals a free kick to China in their own half.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali awards the away team a throw-in.

Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari is on target but unsuccessful.

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

Behram Abduweli is replacing Cao Yongjing for the away team.

Branko Ivankovic is making the team's second substitution at Al-Awwal Park Stadium with Yang Zexiang replacing Gao Zhunyi.

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

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

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

Ayman Yahya (Saudi Arabia) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

Saudi Arabia have been awarded a corner by Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali.

Throw-in for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

It seems as if Hassan Kadesh is unable to continue. Ali Lajami replaces him for the home team.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali awards China a goal kick.

Saudi Arabia are coming forward and Salem Al Dawsari gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Lin Liangming (China) has been shown a straight red card by referee Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Hassan Kadesh.

Free kick for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

Guangtai Jiang (China) does not seem to be able to continue. He is replaced by Han Pengfei.

China have a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Saudi Arabia.

Guangtai Jiang is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

China have been awarded a corner by Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali.

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

China awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Saudi Arabia.

Free kick for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

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

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

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia in their own half.

Saudi Arabia are whistled for offside.

Nasser Al-Dawsari for Saudi Arabia drives towards goal at Al-Awwal Park Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Throw-in Saudi Arabia.

Throw-in for China close to the penalty box.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali signals a free kick to China just outside Saudi Arabia's area.

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

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

Nawaf Bu Washl hits the bar! Nearly a goal there for Saudi Arabia.

Wang Shangyuan (China) has received a first yellow card.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali signals a free kick to Saudi Arabia in their own half.

China have a dangerous throw-in.

At Al-Awwal Park Stadium, Saudi Arabia are penalized for being offside.

Saudi Arabia have been awarded a corner by Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali.

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

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

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali signals a Saudi Arabia throw-in in China's half.

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

Goal kick for China at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

Saudi Arabia's Musab Fahad Al Juwayr breaks free at Al-Awwal Park Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Saudi Arabia are in shooting range from this free kick.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali signals a throw-in for Saudi Arabia, close to China's area.

Saudi Arabia have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Saudi Arabia at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

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

Saudi Arabia awarded a free kick in their own half.

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

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali awards Saudi Arabia a goal kick.

Corner awarded to China.

Throw-in high up the field for China in Riyadh.

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

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

Free kick for Saudi Arabia in their own half.

Musab Fahad Al Juwayr returns to the field for Saudi Arabia after picking up a slight injury.

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

Musab Fahad Al Juwayr is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Goal kick for China at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali signals a Saudi Arabia throw-in in China's half.

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

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

Omar Mohamed Ahmed Hassan Alali awards the home team a throw-in.

Saudi Arabia scores 1.14 goals when playing at home and China PR scores 0.8 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams lost their last match.

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

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Saudi Arabia and China PR is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Saudi Arabia and China PR is 2.2.

Saudi Arabia scores 1.2 goals in a match against China PR and China PR scores 1 goals against Saudi Arabia (on average).

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

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

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

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

When China PR is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

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

When China PR leads 0-1 away, they win in 33% of their matches.

When Saudi Arabia leads 1-0 at home, they win in 50% of their matches.

On their last meeting Saudi Arabia won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia wins 20% of halftimes, China PR wins 20%.

Saudi Arabia wins 1st half in 20% of their matches, China PR in 20% of their matches.

China PR have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

Saudi Arabia have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

Saudi Arabia have conceded a goal in each of their last 6 matches.

Musab Aljuwayr has assisted the most goals for Saudi Arabia with 2. Zhang Yuning is China PR's biggest assister (2).

Saleh Al Shehri is Saudi Arabia's top scorer with 4 goals. Wu Lei has scored 5 times for China PR.

Saudi Arabia's home record this season: 0-2-1.

China PR haven't scored in 1 of their 3 away matches in World Cup Qualification AFC this season.

Saudi Arabia haven't scored in 2 of their 3 home matches in World Cup Qualification AFC this season.

During the last 7 meetings, Saudi Arabia have won 4 times, there have been 2 draws while China PR have won 1 times. The goal difference is 12-7 in favour of Saudi Arabia.