Equatorial Guinea and Liberia drew 1–1 in a tight FIFA World Cup qualifying match for Group H of the CAF zone. Playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Equatorial Guinea generated 0.31 xG but managed just one goal, whilst Liberia's 4-4-2 setup produced 0.27 xG and matched that tally. Both teams struggled to create clear-cut chances, with neither recording a shot on target in open play, suggesting a cagey encounter where neither side could impose control. Equatorial Guinea's goalkeeper conceded 1.0 post-shot expected goals against, indicating the hosts faced some quality opportunities despite the low shot count. The stalemate leaves both sides level on points in the group, with neither gaining ground in what promises to be a competitive qualifying campaign.