Match Report
The table read 4th (Saudi Arabia U20, 0 pts) against 3rd (Mali U20, 4 pts), 4 points apart. Saudi Arabia U20's recent output lagged their position: 20th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/2.67 for Saudi Arabia U20 and 2.33/2.33 for Mali U20 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
Saudi Arabia U20 entered with three losses in a row. Mali U20's last three games had all finished level, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
The match was played at Stadion Miejski (capacity 15,300). On the scoreboard, Saudi Arabia U20 led 2-1 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 3-4.
Goal scorers
Saudi Arabia U20: Feras Al Brikan (9'), Hassan Tambakti (20'), Khalid Al-Ghannam (63') · Mali U20: S. Koïta (36'), I. Koné (54'), B. Traoré (70'), Mohamed Camara (90')
Key stats
Possession: Saudi Arabia U20 57% · Mali U20 43% · Total shots: 5-17 · On target: 4-8 · Corners: 2-3