Australia has gone from heaven to hell.
Australia wrapped up its 6th Group C away match against Bahrain at Bahrain National Stadium in Lipa, Bahrain, on the 20th (Korea time) after a blood clot.
Australia scored the first goal at 39 seconds into the first half, seemingly easily catching Bahrain. However, the team lost points in succession due to Bahrain’s counterattack in the second half, and the team was on the verge of upsetting defeat. Just before the match ended, Yeng Ki scored a valuable equalizer and managed to secure one point.
It was a very regrettable day for Bahrain. It was able to catch Australia like the first game, but failed to overcome the last crisis.
Thanks to this, Australia ranked second with one win, four draws and one loss in Group C, which was considered the “Group of Death.” Bahrain gained one win, three draws and two losses to rank fifth. China came in last.
Australia started with goalkeeper Ryan, followed by Matthews-Suta-Virges-Miller-Caceres-McGree-Bechic-Ervin-Goodwin-Yengi.
Bahrain started with goalkeeper Rutfala, followed by Benadi-Hammad-Bakher-Sayed-Madan-Mahun-Haram-Alaswad-Alcalasi-Alkatal.
Australia scored the first goal 39 seconds into the match. Engi attempted to penetrate the Bahraini side. At that time, he took advantage of Baquer’s pass miss and scored the first goal through Rutpara.
Bahrain’s counterattack continued afterwards, but Australia’s defense was solid with its unique physicality. However, Australia also played an aerial battle using the left and right sides, but it did not lead to a scoring opportunity.
McGree’s wonderful pass and Yengi’s one-on-one chance continued in the 24th minute of the first half, but they were blocked by Rootpala’s good defense.
Except for the beginning, a boring battle continued throughout the first half. In the end, Australia finished the first half with a 1-0 lead. 안전놀이터
The second half was not much different from the first half. Australia’s offense was monotonous, and the team failed to score an additional goal. Rather, the team struggled to brighten up the mood for Bahrain.
Al-Swad’s free kick and Marhun’s header slightly passed by the goal in the 72nd minute of the second half. Abdul-Jabbar fired a long-range shot at Bahrain’s long-distance pass that hit the Australian defender in the 75th minute of the second half, and Ryan opened the Australian goal that was empty. The score was tied 1-1.
Bahrain broke down the Australian defense again two minutes later. Matthews failed to clear Alhumaidan’s cross properly and hit the post. At this time, Abdul-Jabbar shot after penetrating and turned the game around.
In the extra time of the second half, Australia countered with Guería’s pass and Khrustić’s shot, but failed to penetrate Rutfala. This time, however, Yengi gained strength again. He took advantage of the confusion at the gate and opened the Bahraini goal. Thus, the team tied the game 2 to 2 to 2 to save Australia.
The blood clots between Australia and Bahrain ended with a 2-2 score.