Riyadh, March 22, 2024, The Saudi national football team clinched a pivotal triumph against Tajikistan on Thursday, reinforcing their position as frontrunners in Group G of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The gripping match unfolded at Al-Awal Park Stadium in Riyadh, where "the Green Falcons" narrowly outmaneuvered their rivals to secure a slender 1-0 victory.
Salem Al-Dosari emerged as the standout performer for Saudi Arabia, etching his name into the annals of glory with a crucial goal in the 23rd minute. Al-Dosari's decisive strike was facilitated by a sublime assist from Mukhtar Ali, who delivered a precision pass, allowing Al-Dosari to unleash a thunderous shot past Tajikistan's goalkeeper Yetimov.
This triumph further solidifies Saudi Arabia's commanding position atop Group G, with the team comfortably leading the standings with nine points. Meanwhile, Tajikistan finds itself in third place with four points, narrowly edging out Jordan on goal difference. In a parallel Group G encounter held on the same day, Jordan demonstrated their prowess with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Pakistan, further intensifying the competition within the group.
