Match Report
In the standings it was Jordan U23 2nd on 6 points, Saudi Arabia U23 3rd on 3 — separated by 3. Saudi Arabia U23's recent output lagged their position: 10th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Jordan U23 1.33 scored and 1.33 conceded per game, Saudi Arabia U23 1 and 1.33, with the league averaging 1.06.
Saudi Arabia U23 had won three straight, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 4/15 points for Jordan U23, 12/15 for Saudi Arabia U23.
Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 27,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Jordan U23 led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-2.
Goal scorers
Jordan U23: Ali Al-Azaizeh (38'), Ali Al-Azaizeh (45'), Mahmoud Deeb (73') · Saudi Arabia U23: Rakan Al-Ghamdi (19'), Musab Al-Juwayr (60')
Key stats
Possession: Jordan U23 33% · Saudi Arabia U23 67% · Total shots: 13-10 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 4-2