Saudi Arabia 0-1 Jordan, FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Semi-Final 2 Highlights: Al Nashama Shock Green Falcons - As It Happened

Welcome folks. It's time for the 2nd semi-final of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 between Saudi Arabia and Jordan at the Al Bayt Stadium. Stay tuned as we bring you the build-up, playing XI updates, live scores and more.

In the 1st semi-final at the Khalifa International Stadium, the Moroccans are leading 1-0 against the Emiratis of UAE. Catch the live updates from the match here.

The Green Falcons qualified by finishing second in Group B, securing wins against Oman and Comoros before losing to Morocco.

Their QF clash against Palestine was a hard fought contest, stretching to extra time. Midfielder Mohammed Kanno ultimately sealed the 2-1 victory, sending Saudi Arabia to the semi-finals on the back of a resilient performance at the death.

The Nashama of Jordan defied expectations by completing a perfect Group C run, securing three victories against the UAE, Kuwait, which included a statement 3-0 win over Egypt.

They topped the group with a 100% win record. Their QF meeting against Iraq was a tense affair, where an Ali Olwan penalty secured a resilient 1-0 victory, booking their surprising semi-final place.

Playing XI: N. Al-Aqidi, Majrashi, Tambakti, Al-Ahmed, Boushal, N. Al-Dawsari, Al-Khaibari, Kanno, S. Al-Dawsari, Al-Buraikan and Aboulshamat

Starting XI: Abulaila (GK), Nasib, Rosan, Dahab, Taha, Ayed, Al-Rashdan, Smeeri, Olwan, Al-Mardi (C), and Ersan

And we are underway for the 1st half of the 2nd semi-final of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025. Let's see who opens the scoring.

It has been end-to-end so far between the Green Falcons and the The Chivalrous Ones. Saudi Arabia have kept most of the possession and have taken only one shot on target. The crowd is well and truly behind the Arabians.

The Green Falcons have surely been the better team, working well with the ball, but the finishing touch is still missing as Jordan continue to defend deep into their box.

There is a potential penalty check against Jordan. The referee is unsure whether Abu Taha made contact with his hand inside his own box.

The referee is not convinced and he denies the penalty appeal from Saudi Arabia, who felt they deserved a hand-ball decision in their favor.

It remains 0-0 at the first-half whistle as Saudi Arabia fail to break the deadlock despite showcasing consistent flashes of brilliance.

The Green Falcons thought they won a penalty when Abu Taha made slight contact with the ball with his hand, but the referee felt it was unintentional and not enough.

They will be the most disappointed team among the two.

And we are back underway for the 2nd half of this match. It's been 6 minutes since the resume and both teams have not shown the spark as of yet, but a long way to go regardless.

The Green Falcons make a tactical change, bringing in a number 7 to facilitate their attack.

And Jordan score out of nowhere, absolutely against the run of play and their supporters are overjoyed. What a fantastic outcome for the the Chivalrous ones, who break the deadlock in this game. Nizal Al Rashdan heads from a pinpoint cross.

Worries increase for Saudi Arabia as they will now have to find the equalizer before eyeing the winning goal.

It has been a great reaction from Saudi Arabia since conceding the 65th minute goal. The Jordanians have really shocked the Green Falcons, who are moving up and down the pitch to find the equalling goal.

We are nearing towards the end of this match with only 3 minutes remaining for the full-time whistle. Saudi Arabia are very disappointed after a clear chance in front of goal was sent off target.

Jordan only need to hold on to the ball with calm like they have been doing this whole game.

And the full-time whistle goes off and it's Jordan, whose fairytale run in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 continues as they shock the Green Falcons to enter the final.

It was yet another spirited performance from them, solid at the back and strong with their tackles. They deserved this win tonight for sure.

After suffering defeats in the semi-finale, UAE and Saudi Arabia will fighting for the only gettable thing left for them -- the 3rd place. The Emiratis were thrashed one-sidedly by Morocco (3-0) and the Green Falcons were shown the exit door with a narrow 1-0 defeat.

Thursday, 18th December at the Lusail Stadium, either of Morocco or Jordan will become Arab champions.

The Chivalrous ones are unbeaten in the tournament while the Moroccans have lost only once. Perfect recipe for the finale.

The FIFA Intercontinental Cup final will see European champions PSG take on South American giants Flamengo. The battle is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.

That's it for today folks. Hope you enjoyed our company. See you next time. Good Night.