Uzbekistan’s woes multiplied from the 29th minute when they lost defender Shavkat to a red card after a rough tackle on Asseri. The Saudis had no problem in dominating the match from then on.

Hitman Mohanad Aseeri put the Saudi side in the lead from the spot-kick in the 30th minute before doubling the lead a minute before the break.

Playmaker Tayseer Al-Jassim cemented the lead in the 58th minute and striker Saleh Basheer sealed the win three minutes before time.