The match between Oman and Saudi Arabia saw a sudden change in the midfield. In the 34th minute, Oman's Alawi was sent off for a second yellow card for a reckless foul, but the Saudis failed to capitalize on the extra man. It wasn't until the 74th minute that the deadlock was broken, and it was Oman who scored the first goal with one man less. Al-Saud scored with a precise free kick to give Oman a 1-0 lead, and it seemed that the show had just begun.
In the 85th minute, Oman had an edge-of-the-seat chance in front of the goal. Mushayfri quickly sent the ball back to the inverted triangle, and Busaid easily pushed the ball into the empty net, 2-0! After that, Saudi Arabia launched a frantic counterattack, and Kanu's long-distance shot once brought the score closer, but with little time left in the game, they were unable to reverse the defeat. According to Beijing Youth Daily, China's head coach, Ivankovic, stayed up late to watch the live broadcast of the match in order to cope with the upcoming Saudi Arabia. The Saudis, despite changing coaches, still have not been able to find their best form. Ivankovic believes that as long as the Chinese team strengthens its defense, beating Saudi Arabia on the road is not out of reach.
Let's expect the Chinese men's soccer team to surprise their fans once again in this crucial match and start a great chapter of 2025 with a win!
