Turkmenistan vs Hong Kong 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Second Round
Introduction
Match Commentary
- 45': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Michael Udebuluzor replaces Juninho.
- 57': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Max Poon Pui Hin replaces Philip Chan Siu Kwan.
- 57': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Lam Hin Ting replaces Tan Chun Lok.
- 57': Substitution, Turkmenistan. Welmyrat Ballakow replaces Teymur Çaryyew.
- 57': Substitution, Turkmenistan. Begenc Akmämmedow replaces Altymyrat Annadurdyyew.
- 73': Substitution, Turkmenistan. Didar Durdyyew replaces Elman Tagayew.
- 73': Substitution, Turkmenistan. Sanazar Tirkisow replaces Yazgylyç Gurbanow.
- 73': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Ma Hei Wai replaces Wong Ho Chun Anson.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Turkmenistan. Meylis Durdyyew replaces Hakmuhammet Bäsimow.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Hong Kong, China. Stefan Pereira replaces Matt Orr.
Game Information
Venue: Ashgabat Stadium
Location: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Attendance: 10,324
Turkmenistan (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rustem Ahallyyev (GK) |
| 4 | Mekan Saparov |
| 2 | Annaguliyev Guychmyrat |
| 15 | Bashimov Abdy |
| 12 | Hakmuhammet Bäsimow |
| 21 | Teymur Charyyev |
| 10 | Elman Tagayev |
| 8 | Beknazarov Mirza |
| 18 | Yazgylych Gurbanov |
| 17 | Altymyrat Annadurdyyev |
| 7 | Arslanmurat Amanov |
Hong Kong (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hung-Fai Yapp (GK) |
| 5 | Helio |
| 2 | Yu Wai Lim |
| 21 | Tze-Nam Yue |
| 17 | Shinichi Chan |
| 6 | Wu Chun-Ming |
| 16 | Chan Siu Kwan |
| 8 | Chun-Lok Tan |
| 9 | Matthew Orr |
| 11 | Juninho |
| 22 | Wong Ho Chun |
WCQ - AFC News
Son of gun: Paul Okon-Engstler earns Socceroos call-up
Tony Popovic has named fit-again defender Alessandro Circati and debutant Paul Okon-Engstler in his 26-man Socceroos squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
How Leckie sacrificed a Socceroos spot to win the A-League
Bloodied but triumphant, Mathew Leckie was the man of the match in Saturday's A-League Grand Final -- but at what cost?
Aloisi, Jesus and the Grey Wiggle: Who will join Socceroos folklore?
The Socceroos need a win against either Japan or Saudi Arabia to book their World Cup ticket. Who will be Australia's newest hero?
Adrian Segecic yet to hear from Tony Popovic, open to Croatia
Adrian Segecic has told ESPN that he's disappointed at being overlooked by Tony Popovic for his latest squad and would consider playing for Croatia if an opportunity with Australia doesn't come soon.
Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold becomes Iraq coach
Former Socceroos' boss Graham Arnold will seek to reach the finals of another World Cup after taking the reins as coach of Iraq.
High-stakes, noise, and no Irvine: The path ahead for the Socceroos
With Jackson Irvine sidelined, Tony Popovic faces a defining selection dilemma as the Socceroos prepare for two high-stakes World Cup qualifiers that will determine their path to 2026.