Saudi National Team First to Qualify for Round of 16 with a Hat-trick Against Comoros
The Saudi national team secured their ticket to the quarter-finals of the Arab Cup 2025 after a remarkable 3-1 victory over Comoros in the match hosted at Al Bayt Stadium on Friday evening as part of the second round of the group stage.
The Green Falcons started the match strongly, taking early control and fielding a starting lineup that included Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Ayman Yahya, Abdulilah Al-Amri, Hassan Tembakti, Ali Majrashi, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Mohammed Kanno, Musab Al-Juwair, Salem Al-Dawsari, Firas Al-Buraikan, and Abdulrahman Al-Aboud.
Mohammed Kanno opened the scoring at the end of the first half after a wonderful cross from Salem Al-Dawsari, which he converted with a precise header into the Comoros net in the 45+4 minute, giving the Saudi team an important lead before the break.
The Green Falcons continued their pressure at the start of the second half, with Kanno adding the second goal following a short pass from the outstanding Salem Al-Dawsari in the 51st minute, strengthening Saudi Arabia's lead and bringing them closer to securing all three points.
Comoros managed to reduce the deficit through Ibrahim Goujja, who took advantage of a cross coming from the right flank and placed it into Nawaf Al-Aqidi's net in the 63rd minute, reigniting hope for his team to make a comeback.
Salem Al-Dawsari extinguished the spark of a comeback by scoring Saudi Arabia's third goal with high skill; he dribbled from the left side and then fired a powerful shot that found the Comoros net in the 76th minute, confirming the Falcons' superiority and their deserved victory.
The Saudi national team solidified their position at the top of Group B with 6 points, ahead of Morocco with 4 points, while Oman holds 1 point, and Comoros remain without any points after their second loss.
The Green Falcons had opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over Oman, while Comoros suffered a 3-1 defeat against Morocco, and the match between Morocco and Oman ended in a goalless draw on Friday evening.
The Green Falcons started the match strongly, taking early control and fielding a starting lineup that included Nawaf Al-Aqidi, Ayman Yahya, Abdulilah Al-Amri, Hassan Tembakti, Ali Majrashi, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Mohammed Kanno, Musab Al-Juwair, Salem Al-Dawsari, Firas Al-Buraikan, and Abdulrahman Al-Aboud.
Mohammed Kanno opened the scoring at the end of the first half after a wonderful cross from Salem Al-Dawsari, which he converted with a precise header into the Comoros net in the 45+4 minute, giving the Saudi team an important lead before the break.
The Green Falcons continued their pressure at the start of the second half, with Kanno adding the second goal following a short pass from the outstanding Salem Al-Dawsari in the 51st minute, strengthening Saudi Arabia's lead and bringing them closer to securing all three points.
Comoros managed to reduce the deficit through Ibrahim Goujja, who took advantage of a cross coming from the right flank and placed it into Nawaf Al-Aqidi's net in the 63rd minute, reigniting hope for his team to make a comeback.
Salem Al-Dawsari extinguished the spark of a comeback by scoring Saudi Arabia's third goal with high skill; he dribbled from the left side and then fired a powerful shot that found the Comoros net in the 76th minute, confirming the Falcons' superiority and their deserved victory.
The Saudi national team solidified their position at the top of Group B with 6 points, ahead of Morocco with 4 points, while Oman holds 1 point, and Comoros remain without any points after their second loss.
The Green Falcons had opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over Oman, while Comoros suffered a 3-1 defeat against Morocco, and the match between Morocco and Oman ended in a goalless draw on Friday evening.
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