1′ — The match kicks off with Bahrain getting an early free kick just outside the box.
4′ — Bahrain takes a corner kick, but it is cleared by Pakistan’s defense.
6′ — Pakistan builds a nice passing move from midfield to Waleed on the left flank, but Bahrain’s number 6 intervenes and clears the ball near the goal line.
9′ — Pakistan’s defenders successfully thwart a dangerous attack from Bahrain in their defensive third.
11′ — Midfielder Alamgir makes a wild pass, failing to find a teammate in the forward position.
12′ — Haseeb and Hamid Haroon show good coordination for Pakistan, but Bahrain’s defense intercepts the play.
13′ — Pakistan regains possession but loses the ball due to poor passing.
15′ — Pakistan retains possession, trying to build up their attack.
16.5 / 17′ — Pakistan loses the ball in the attacking third, and Bahrain quickly counterattacks. Pakistan’s defense closely saves the play, avoiding a dangerous situation.
19′ — Bahrain’s number 3 attempts a shot, but it is blocked by Pakistan’s defense. Bahrain earns a corner kick, which is cleared by Pakistan.
23′ — Hamid fouls Bahrain’s number 10, resulting in a free kick just outside the penalty box. Number 11 executes the free kick with his left foot and finds the left post, scoring a goal.
Pakistan: 0
Bahrain: 1
25′ — Bahrain takes a corner kick, but Pakistan’s defense clears it with a header.
28′ — Bahrain immediately throws in the ball and takes a shot on goal, but it goes above the post.
33′ — Pakistan presses aggressively in the attacking third. Hamid takes a shot over the post. This is Pakistan’s first attempt at the goal in the match. Pakistan earns a corner kick, and Hamid takes another corner kick himself.
36′ — Pakistan has dominated the play in Bahrain’s defense for the past few minutes after the drinks break, showing a more attacking approach.
40′ — Pakistan’s number 17 wastes a good chance, allowing Bahrain to regain possession and launch an attack on Pakistan’s goal.
42′ — Abdullah and Haseeb lose the ball but regain it quickly. Pakistan remains in attacking mode, trying to create more chances.
43′ — Pakistan’s passing is unimpressive in this particular play.
44′ — Number 11 of Bahrain takes a very nice shot from outside the penalty box, but Pakistan’s goalkeeper, Salman Haq, saves it single-handedly. Bahrain earns a corner kick, but number 2 fouls Waleed. The game is briefly paused and then restarted. Three minutes are added on for halftime.
That’s halftime!
Pakistan: 0
Bahrain: 1
46′ — Pakistan earns a corner kick, but Bahrain gains possession. Ghazi and Mohib Ullah show some impressive dribbling for Pakistan.
47′ — Unbelievably, Bahrain takes the ball from their own half and builds up the play. Number 11 of Bahrain outmaneuvers Pakistan’s defense and scores a remarkable goal from outside the box, leaving no chance for the goalkeeper. Bahrain leads by 2 goals.
48′ — Bahrain’s number 9, who assisted the previous goal, receives the ball from number 11 and manages to get past Pakistan’s captain Mamoon Moosa and the goalkeeper. It’s another goal for Bahrain. They have scored back-to-back goals. Now, Bahrain has 3 goals.
51′ — Bahrain wins back possession after snatching the ball from Ghazi, who was marked by two players.
52′ — Pakistan tries to keep possession in the attacking third but struggles to create any opportunities.
53′ — Bahrain players progress towards the goal, but Pakistan’s defenders thwart the danger, resulting in a corner kick for Bahrain.
54′ — Abdullah Iqbal engages the striker, preventing him from taking a shot on target. Bahrain takes a corner, but Pakistan clears it away.
58′ — Waleed attempts to get possession in the attacking third but fails to do so. Bahrain’s defense remains strong.
59′ — Bahrain initiates an impressive buildup, carrying the ball from their own half but fails to hit the target with their shot.
61′ — Iqbal passes to Ghazi, who passes to Hamid on the left flank. Hamid crosses the ball, but it goes off-target.
66′ — Bahrain players make a forward advancement, but Pakistan’s goalkeeper, Salman, steps forward to collect the ball.
68′ — Haseeb passes to Shayek on the right wing, but Shayek fails to reach the ball. It was a good pass by Haseeb, which could have resulted in a scoring chance.
71′ — Alamgir Ghazi, Pakistan’s midfielder, launches an unpredictable shot from outside the circle with his right foot. The ball reaches the goal box where the goalkeeper attempts to save it, but it goes straight into the net. That’s the first goal for Pakistan. It comes at a much-needed time.
71′ — Pakistan maintains possession for some time after scoring their goal, but Alamgir passes to Shaye, and no chance is created.
72′ — Pakistan’s captain, Mamoon Moosa, receives a yellow card for fouling a Bahraini player.
74′ — Alamgir makes some excellent passes to a teammate on the left wing, but they don’t materialize into a scoring opportunity.
77′ — Bahrain initiates another possible attack, but Pakistan’s goalkeeper advances forward to make the save.
The substitution comes in. Waheed, number 9, enters the field for Pakistan.
81′ — A Bahrain player is fouled, resulting in a free kick for Bahrain.
82′ — Alamgir displays excellent passing, finding Hamid on the right flank, but Hamid is unable to put the ball into the box zone.
85′ — There is an ongoing battle in Pakistan’s defensive third as the team tries hard not to concede another goal.
87′ — Hamid takes the ball straight from the goalkeeper to launch an attack but fails to take a precise shot. Pakistan wins a corner kick.
90′ — Waheed, Alamgir, Mohib Ullah, and Fahim exhibit beautiful coordinated play in the attacking third.
Full time plus 4 minutes of extra time…
Result:
Pakistan: 1
Bahrain: 3
Insights
Throughout the match, Bahrain showed strong attacking prowess, taking advantage of Pakistan’s defensive lapses. Pakistan struggled to create quality scoring opportunities until their goal in the 71st minute, which showcased excellent individual skill. To improve their performance, Pakistan needs to work on their passing accuracy and defensive coordination. Bahrain demonstrated their superiority with their quick counterattacks and cohesive play.