3 – 1
“Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov opens the scoring following a corner, giving Kyrgyz Republic an early lead.”
Pivotal“Alimardon Shukurov doubles the lead from another corner situation, putting Kyrgyz Republic firmly in control before halftime.”
Pivotal“Pedro Budib pulls one back for Lebanon from a corner, giving the visitors hope of a second-half comeback.”
Pivotal“Just two minutes after conceding, Shukurov completes his brace to restore the two-goal cushion and kill off Lebanon's momentum.”
Pivotal
Kyrgyz Republic
Lebanon
Kyrgyz Republic laid the foundation for victory in the first half, striking twice through Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov and Alimardon Shukurov despite seeing less of the ball. Lebanon actually edged possession 52-48 and matched the hosts shot for shot, but wastefulness in the final third and a porous defense undid them. Pedro Budib's 62nd-minute strike briefly threatened a comeback, but Shukurov's immediate response two minutes later snuffed out any hope of a Lebanese rally. The match also turned physical, with Kyrgyz Republic committing 17 fouls to Lebanon's 9 and picking up the bulk of the five cautions, but it didn't disrupt their attacking rhythm or cost them the result.
How entertaining was this match?
Yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card.
Goal! Alimardon Shukurov scores, making it 3-1.
Goal! Pedro Budib scores, making it 2-1.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card.
First half ends with the score at 2-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Goal! Alimardon Shukurov scores, making it 2-0.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card issued.
Corner awarded.
Goal! Odilzhon Abdurakhmanov scores, making it 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card.
Kick-off has occurred!
