Match Report
The table read 3rd (Saudi Arabia U21, 6 pts) against 5th (Colombia U19, 2 pts), 4 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Colombia U19: only 9th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. Per game in the league, Saudi Arabia U21 were scoring 2 and conceding 1.75, Colombia U19 1.25 and 2, against a competition average of 1.55 goals per team per game.
The venue was Stade de Lattre de Tassigny, with room for 3,000 spectators. Saudi Arabia U21 led 3-2 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 5-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Saudi Arabia U21: Turki Al-Ghumayl (1'), Saad Haqawi (23'), Saud Haroun (35'), Eyad Housa (49'), Turki Al-Ghumayl (90') · Colombia U19: Jhon Pajaro (30'), Juan Palacios (45'), Miguel Solarte (63')
Key stats
Possession: Saudi Arabia U21 54% · Colombia U19 46% · Total shots: 16-9 · On target: 10-7 · Corners: 2-4