AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16
Al-Ahli Jeddah 1 - 0 AET Al-Duhail SC
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Futmetrix Verdict
43
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Coventry
4-1
Newcastle
โก Form
47
โ๏ธ Balance
95
๐ Stakes
0
โญ Stars
72
Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
โก Intensity
86
โ๏ธ Balance
31
๐ Stakes
0
๐ฒ Upset
0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Al-Wasl FC
1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
โก Intensity
63
โ๏ธ Balance
54
๐ Stakes
12
๐ฒ Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' M. Abdulrahman
HT
K. Piatek 51'
55' E. Millot
I. Bamba 74'
86' โ M. Abdulrahman โA. Majrashi
โ I. Bamba โA. Ali 90'
91' โ E. Millot โMatheus Goncalves
96' Z. Al Johani
A. Ali 104'
S. Zakaria 111'
112' I. Toney (I. Toney)
115' โ Z. Al Hawsawi โF. Al Buraikan
117' R. Mahrez
โ S. Al Brake โM. Hamza 120'+2
120'+3 โ R. Mahrez โE. Al Muwallad
120'+4 E. Al Muwallad
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Goalkeepers
รdouard Mendy 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
123
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mohammed Yousef 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Rayane Hamidou 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Roger Ibaรฑez 
MAGNET
108
Activity
108
Activity
97
Passes
11
Duels
Zakaria Al Hawsawi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Franck Kessiรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
123
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ziyad Al Johani 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Riyad Mahrez 
CLUTCH HERO
117
Goal Time
117
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Enzo Millot
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
26%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Galeno 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ivan Toney
CLUTCH HERO
112
Goal Time
112
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6
Rating
BENCH
Abdulrahman Al Sanbi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdullah Abdo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ali Majrashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Dams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yazan Madani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sulaiman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eid Al Muwallad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentin Atangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Gonรงalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Feras Al Brikan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waheb Saleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Mathias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al-Duhail SC
Goalkeepers
Salah Zakaria 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Youssouf Sabaly
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
123
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Charles Castelletto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
123
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sultan Al Braik 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Midfielders
Ibrahima Bamba 
BRUISER
4
Fouls
4
Fouls
Yellow
Cards
7
Tackles
Edmilson Junior
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Benjamin Bourigeaud
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Boubakary Soumarรฉ
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Adil Boulbina
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Krzysztof Piฤ
tek
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
24
Passes
28
Duels
BENCH
Amir Hassan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bautista Burke
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ghanem Al Minhali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yousef Ayman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismaeel Mohammad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Jรบnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Boudiaf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Abdelaziz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Almoez Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mubarak Shanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahsin Jamshid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | Al-Duhail SC | 2 - 2 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium |
| 04/30/2021 | Al-Duhail SC | 1 - 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 04/18/2021 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 1 - 1 | Al-Duhail SC | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
09/29/2025
04/30/2021
04/18/2021
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
Al-Duhail SC Win
Draw
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Extra-Time Mahrez Magic Rescues Al-Ahli Jeddah
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. An exhausting tactical battle exploded into life deep into extra time, rewarding the hosts with a hard-fought quarter-final berth.
Stalemate in the Desert
A barrage of 33 combined shots turned Alinma Stadium into a tense battleground, yet neither Al-Ahli Jeddah nor Al-Duhail SC could find a breakthrough in normal time. The hosts dominated possession, holding 61% of the ball and orchestrating intricate moves, but the Intensity of Al-Duhail's defensive block kept the match locked tight. The visitors relied on counter-attacks, testing the backline anchored by Rayan Hamed and Roger Ibaรฑez, both of whom delivered outstanding performances to extinguish any danger. Despite the high shot volume and a string of goalkeeper heroics making eight saves combined, the Balance of play refused to tip. The 90 minutes ticked away, leaving the elimination Stakes hanging heavily over both sets of exhausted players.
The Penalty Heartbreak
As the match dragged into extra time, legs grew heavy and the Upset Factor began to creep into the atmosphere. Al-Duhail SC stubbornly defended their lines, looking to force a shootout. The definitive turning point almost arrived in the 112th minute when Al-Ahli Jeddah were awarded a crucial penalty. I. Toney stepped up to the spot, carrying the weight of the tie on his shoulders, only to see his effort fail to find the net. A missed penalty at such a late stage usually shatters a team's morale, swinging momentum completely. Instead of folding under the pressure of that squandered lifeline, the hosts regrouped. The agony of the miss merely set the stage for a grandstand finish, forcing the home side into one final, desperate push.
Resolution
With penalties looming and tension unbearable, salvation arrived in the 117th minute. R. Mahrez found a pocket of space and delivered the decisive blow, his vital goal erasing the anxiety of Toney's miss just minutes prior. The eruption at Alinma Stadium reflected pure relief as much as joy. Al-Ahli Jeddah successfully ran down the remaining clock, securing their progression to the Quarter-finals and avoiding a catastrophic early exit. Al-Duhail SC bow out after a valiant rearguard action, but ultimately paid the price for ceding total control to the hosts. The single-leg format delivered exactly what was promised: ruthless consequences, shattered nerves, and a heroic finish under the lights.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Rayan Hamed the turning point?
The 112th-minute penalty was actually missed by I. Toney. It ramped up the tension, but the team recovered quickly rather than letting it derail their match.
How dramatic was the late winner by Rayan Hamed?
The 117th-minute winner was actually scored by R. Mahrez. It was incredibly dramatic, rescuing the team just five minutes after a devastating missed penalty.
What does this mean for Al-Ahli Jeddah's season?
This hard-fought extra-time victory propels them directly into the Quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite, keeping their continental championship dreams alive.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
AFC Champions League Elite: Winner Takes All in Jeddah
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. A spot in the quarter-finals is on the line as free-scoring Al-Ahli look to outgun a dangerously potent Al-Duhail side.
The Setup
April 13 at King Abdullah Sports City promises fireworks. The Stakes are crystal clear: win and advance to the quarter-finals, or lose and go home. Al-Ahli boast a fearsome home record, sitting second in the earlier stage standings with a massive 21 goals. Their strong Form rating gives them confidence, but Al-Duhail are no pushovers. Despite finishing lower in the table, the Qatari side packs a massive punch in attack. An off-the-charts Stars rating guarantees elite quality on the pitch, fueled by an expected goal output that suggests an absolute shootout. The underlying Balance hints at a slight edge for the visitors, whose recent wins show they are peaking right on time for knockout football.
Key Battle
Roger Ibaรฑez against Luis Alberto. The home side's defensive anchor must find a way to silence the brilliant Spanish playmaker. If Luis Alberto gets time to dictate the tempo and thread passes into the final third, the visitors will carve open the defensive lines with ease.
Our Prediction
We expect a highly entertaining shootout. Al-Ahli will strike early with the crowd behind them, but Al-Duhail's attacking firepower will overwhelm them in the closing stages. Expect a 3-2 away victory in a classic cup tie.