1′ The match explodes into life with Jordan immediately on the front foot. A teasing corner from their right flank hangs dangerously in the box, but a collective Pakistani head clears the danger. Pakistan responds positively, with skipper Essa attempting a long ball to launch their attack. The ball, however, sails over the head of the intended target, and Jordan regains possession.
3′ A crunching tackle from Haseeb in midfield disrupts a promising Jordanian attack. The defender times his challenge perfectly, winning the ball cleanly and sending it out for a throw-in deep in Pakistan’s half.
5′ Jordan continues to dominate possession, stroking the ball around confidently in midfield. Pakistan struggles to get a foothold in the game, their pressing lacking intensity, and their passing often misplaced.
7′ A fierce collision near the penalty area sees Samad and a Jordanian forward go shoulder-to-shoulder. The referee allows play to continue, but Samad appears worse for wear and requires treatment from the physio.
8′ Just as Jordan threatens to break through, there’s Saddam! The young defender throws himself in front of a shot from the edge of the box, deflecting it harmlessly wide. A vital intervention for Pakistan.
9′ Saddam is proving to be a real thorn in Jordan’s side. This time, he rises high to meet a teasing cross, his powerful header sending the ball looping over the crossbar.
11′ Jordan maintains their territorial dominance, pinning Pakistan back deep inside their own half. The Falcons struggle to string together any meaningful passes, frustration starting to creep into their play.
12′ A booming clearance from Saddam finds touch deep in Jordanian territory. There’s a hint of attacking intent from Pakistan, but the offside flag cuts their move short.
13′ Pakistan desperately needs to find a way out of their own half. Their midfield trio is being overrun, and Jordan continues to probe for weaknesses in the Pakistani defense.
14′ GOAL! Jordan breaks the deadlock! A sweeping move slices through the Pakistani defense with alarming ease. The ball finds Mosa unmarked on the left side of the box, and he unleashes a powerful left-footed strike that flies past Yousaf Butt and into the net. Pakistan 0–1 Jordan.
15′ Haroon attempts to spark a Pakistani response, driving forward with the ball at his feet. However, two Jordanian defenders converge on him quickly, forcing him to concede possession cheaply.
17 Kiani receives the ball on the right flank with space to operate. He attempts to cut inside but is met by a well-timed challenge from a Jordanian defender. The ball squirms loose, and Jordan regains control.
18′ Kiani gets another chance, this time on the left. He tries to thread a pass through to a teammate in the box, but the ball is intercepted by a Jordanian midfielder. Pakistan’s attacking play continues to lack fluency.
20′ Under increasing pressure, Saddam throws the ball out of play to relieve the pressure on the Pakistani defense. A moment of respite for the beleaguered shaheens
21 Haseeb comes to the rescue again! A dangerous Jordanian cross finds a lurking attacker in the box, but Haseeb rises highest to head the ball clear for a corner.
22′ Pakistan enjoys a rare spell of possession, but their passing is slow and labored. The Jordanian press stifles any creative spark before it can ignite.
23′ Nabi shows good anticipation to intercept a dangerous Jordanian pass intended for their striker. The ball is deflected back into Jordanian territory, offering Pakistan a brief reprieve.
24′ Mosa, the goalscorer, tries his luck again from distance, but his shot lacks power and is comfortably collected by Yousaf Butt in the Pakistani goal.
25′ Haseeb makes another crucial clearance, heading away a teasing Jordanian free-kick aimed towards the penalty area.
25′ A glimmer of hope for Pakistan! Kiani shows some pace and trickery as he dribbles past a defender on the right side. However, his final shot lacks composure, sailing high and wide of the target.
27′ PENALTY to Jordan! Yousaf Butt is adjudged to have brought down a Jordanian attacker inside the box. The decision looks harsh, with replays suggesting minimal contact. Butt protests vehemently, but the referee remains unmoved. Jordan steps up to take the penalty… GOAL! The penalty is converted with aplomb, doubling Jordan’s lead. Pakistan 0–2 Jordan.
30′ Jordan continues to control the tempo of the game, patiently building attacks from the back. Pakistan struggles to contain their opponents, and the writing appears to be on the wall for a heavy defeat. Captain Essa shows his leadership qualities with a crucial block to deny a clear scoring opportunity for Jordan.
32′ A last-ditch challenge from Samad prevents a Jordanian forward from unleashing a shot inside the box. The young defender is giving his all for Pakistan, but the tide continues to flow against them.
35′ Fareedullah is forced off the field due to an injury sustained in a collision with a Jordanian player. Muhammad Waleed, a winger , comes on as a substitute.
36′ Yousaf Butt collects a routine shot from a Jordanian forward positioned at the edge of the box. A moment of respite for the Pakistani goalkeeper amidst a relentless Jordanian onslaught.
37 In an uncharacteristic move, Yousaf Butt charges off his line to anticipate a Jordanian attack. He manages to smother the ball at the feet of the attacker,.
39′ A promising move for Pakistan! Waleed injects some pace down the right flank before finding Samad with a clever pass. Samad lays it off to Haroon, who takes a shot from distance. The ball swerves wickedly in the air but ultimately flies over the crossbar. A rare chance wasted for Pakistan.
41′ Jordan’s midfield continues to dictate the game with their crisp and accurate passing. Pakistan’s pressing is non-existent, allowing the Falcons to build attacks with ease.
42′ Pakistan earns a throw-in deep in Jordanian territory. They attempt a short passing combination inside the box, but the move breaks down quickly, and Jordan regains possession.
43′ Jordan keeps the ball moving around, probing for weaknesses in the Pakistani defense. Their patient approach is slowly dismantling the Pakistani backline.
43′ Kiani attempts to inject some life into the Pakistani attack with a powerful shot from distance. The ball whistles just wide of the Jordanian goalpost, agonizingly close for the visitors.
45′ Three minutes of additional time are signaled by the referee. A glimmer of hope for Pakistan to somehow salvage the situation, although an unlikely prospect.
47′ Captain Essa rises high to head away a dangerous Jordanian cross aimed towards a lurking attacker in the box. A crucial intervention to prevent another potential goal.
48′ A clumsy challenge from Alamgir Ghazi on a Jordanian player near the edge of the box results in a yellow card for the Pakistani midfielder. Jordan lines up for a free-kick in a promising position… The free-kick is deflected by the Pakistani wall, resulting in a corner. A scramble ensues in the box, but Jordan eventually regains control of the ball.
49 A close call for Jordan! Mosa Tamari weaves his magic through the Pakistani defense, leaving defenders in his wake. His shot takes a wicked deflection off a Pakistani defender, but it skims just wide of the goalpost.
51′ GOAL! Jordan extends their lead with a bizarre but effective goal. A corner kick is swung into the box, and a Jordanian player attempts a spectacular bicycle kick. The ball connects with another Jordanian player’s back and deflects into the net. Yousaf Butt is left helpless as the ball spins past him. Pakistan 0–3 Jordan.
54′ Jordan launches another attack, their passing carving open the Pakistani defense with surgical precision. Essa, Omar Hayat, and finally Yousaf Butt combine heroically to deny Jordan a clear scoring opportunity. However, Jordan’s passing continues to trouble Pakistan, exposing weaknesses in their defensive organization.
56′ Yousaf Butt comes to the rescue again, this time getting down low to save a well-struck shot from a Jordanian attacker. The Pakistani goalkeeper is keeping the scoreline respectable despite the relentless pressure.
57′ A moment of frustration for Jordan as they are penalized for a foul on Muhammad Waleed. A yellow card is shown to the Jordanian player for the challenge.
60′ Coach Constantine makes a change, bringing on Shayekh Dost, a more physical presence upfront, in place of Waleed. The substitution suggests a shift in tactics, perhaps aiming to disrupt Jordan’s passing rhythm with a more direct approach.
61 Drama unfolds in the Pakistani penalty area! Saddam makes a fantastic save to deny a Jordanian goal, but the rebound falls kindly to another Jordanian attacker who slots the ball home. A lapse in concentration from Pakistan proves costly. Pakistan 0–4 Jordan.
65 Saddam is shown a yellow card for dissent after arguing with the referee following his earlier save and the subsequent goal conceded. Frustration is boiling over for the young defender.
66 Coach Constantine is visibly fuming on the sidelines. His frustration is palpable as he gestures towards his players, demanding a more aggressive approach.
66 Pakistan briefly enjoys a spell of possession in Jordanian territory, but their attacking play lacks creativity. The final pass consistently goes astray, and Jordan regains possession without much difficulty.
68 Haroon attempts to thread a pass through to Kiani on the right flank, but a Jordanian defender reads the play and intercepts the ball. Pakistan’s attacking options are becoming increasingly limited.
70 A rare glimpse of attacking intent from Pakistan! They manage to work the ball into the final third, but their final touch lets them down. The ball is misplaced in the box, and the opportunity fizzles out.
71 A substitution for Pakistan sees Ali Uzair replace Haroon Hamid. Coach Constantine is desperately searching for a spark to ignite his team’s performance.
72 Omar wins the ball in midfield and plays a diagonal pass to Alamgir. The ball bounces awkwardly and goes out of play for a throw-in.
74 GOAL! Jordan further extends their lead. Their number 9 receives the ball inside the box and finishes clinically past Yousaf Butt. The Pakistani defense continues to struggle with Jordan’s attacking patterns. Pakistan 0–5 Jordan.
78 GOAL! Mosa Tamari puts the game beyond any doubt with his third goal of the night. He picks up the ball in midfield, dribbles past a couple of Pakistani defenders, and slots the ball into the net with a composed finish. Pakistan 0–6 Jordan.
80 The crowd of approximately 14,000 inside the stadium witnesses a dominant display by Jordan. The chants and celebrations from the Jordanian fans are a stark contrast to the silence and dejection amongst the Pakistani supporters.
82 GOAL! Jordan adds another goal from a well-taken free-kick just outside the penalty area. The ball is curled beautifully over the wall and into the top corner, leaving Yousaf Butt with no chance. Pakistan 0–7 Jordan.
85 Jordan continues to press for more goals, but their finishing touch deserts them on this occasion. A hopeful shot from distance lacks accuracy and goes wide of the target.
89 A dangerous situation unfolds inside the Pakistani penalty area as Jordan looks to add another goal to their tally. A scramble ensues, but the Pakistani defense manages to clear the ball for a corner.
90 Al Tamari tries his luck again from distance, but his shot lacks power and sails over the crossbar. Jordan, despite their dominant performance, appears content to manage the game in the closing stages.
91 Essa Suleman makes a vital last-ditch tackle to deny a clear scoring opportunity for Jordan. A moment of defensive awareness that prevents an even more humiliating scoreline for Pakistan.
92 Jordan nearly adds another goal in the dying seconds of the match, but the ball takes a deflection off a Pakistani defender and goes wide for a goal kick.
93 Mosa Al Tamari misses another scoring opportunity just outside the penalty area. He attempts a curling effort, but the ball goes harmlessly wide of the target.
Full Time:
Pakistan 0–7 Jordan. A dominant performance from Jordan secures a resounding victory. Pakistan, on the other hand, will need to go back to the drawing board and address their defensive frailties and lack of attacking creativity.