Match Report
7 points and 3 places separated them: Iran 1st with 7, Yemen 4th with 0. Yemen's recent output lagged their position: 21st on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.33/0 for Iran and 0/3.33 for Yemen (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.33.
Iran were unbeaten in 6, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Yemen arrived off three straight defeats. From the last five rounds, Iran held 13 points of 15 and Yemen 4.
The match was played at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium (capacity 42,056). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Iran led 3-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 5-0.
Goal scorers
Iran: Mehdi Taremi (12'), A. Dejagah (23'), Mehdi Taremi (25'), Sardar Azmoun (53'), Saman Ghoddos (78')
Key stats
Possession: Iran 71% · Yemen 29% · Total shots: 20-3 · On target: 10-0 · Corners: 5-1