AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 1, West
Al-Ahli Jeddah 4 - 2 FT Nasaf
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
68
⚖️ Balance
42
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
Mbappé breaks El Clásico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Norchaev (M. Rakhmatov) 34'
K. Norchaev (O. Bozorov) 41'
HT
46' ↓ M. Demiral ↑Matheus Goncalves
46' ↓ F. Al Buraikan ↑M. Sulaiman
48' Roger Ibañez
62' ↓ Z. Al Johani ↑S. Abu Al Shamat
62' ↓ A. Majrashi ↑V. Atangana
63' Enzo Millot
↓ S. Colovic ↑Z. Abdirakhmatov 64'
65' E. Millot
↓ M. Rakhmatov ↑D. Ceran 65'
68' E. Millot
↓ O. Bozorov ↑S. Mukhitdinov 75'
↓ U. Eshmurodov ↑J. Sidikov 84'
84' ↓ E. Millot ↑M. Abdulrahman
↓ K. Norchaev ↑Y. Otubanjo 84'
90' M. Sulaiman (S. Abu Al Shamat)
90' R. Mahrez (M. Dams)
Alibek Davronov 90'+12
Alibek Davronov 90'+13
Zafarmurod Abdurakhmatov Bench
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Goalkeepers
Édouard Mendy 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ali Majrashi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Merih Demiral 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Roger Ibañez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
79%
Pass Acc
Matteo Dams 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Ziyad Al Johani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Franck Kessié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riyad Mahrez 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Enzo Millot 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
Feras Al Brikan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Ivan Toney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Abdulrahman Al Sanbi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdullah Abdo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mohammed Sulaiman
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Mohammed Yousef 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Abdulelah Al Khaibari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentin Atangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayman Fallatah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waheb Saleh 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
8
Rating
Matheus Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hamidou
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nasaf
Goalkeepers
Abduvohid Ne'matov
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Alibek Davronov 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Sardorbek Bakhromov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sherzod Nasrullayev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Golban 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles
G'olib G'aybullaev
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
M. Rakhmatov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Oybek Bozorov
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Umar Eshmurodov 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Forwards
Stefan Čolović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Husain Norchaev
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.5
Rating
BENCH
Oleksandr Vorobey
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Asilbek Numonov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shuhrat Muhammadiyev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javokhir Sidikov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sukhrob Nurulloyev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dragan Ćeran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Abdirakhmatov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Mukhitdinov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Khalilov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Abdunazarov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Ubaydullaev
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Otubanjo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2016 | Nasaf | 2 - 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Markaziy Stadium Qarshi |
| 02/24/2016 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 2 - 1 | Nasaf | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
03/02/2016
02/24/2016
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
Nasaf Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +2 | WAl-Ahli Jeddah 4 - 2 Nasaf (15-09-2025) |
| 2 | Sharjah FC | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | WSharjah FC 4 - 3 Al-Gharafa (15-09-2025) |
| 3 | Al Wahda FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WAl Wahda FC 2 - 1 Al-Ittihad FC (15-09-2025) |
| 4 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WAl-Hilal Saudi FC 2 - 1 Al-Duhail SC (16-09-2025) |
| 5 | Tractor Sazi | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DShabab Al Ahli Dubai 1 - 1 Tractor Sazi (16-09-2025) |
| 6 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DShabab Al Ahli Dubai 1 - 1 Tractor Sazi (16-09-2025) |
| 7 | Al Sadd | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DAl Shorta 1 - 1 Al Sadd (15-09-2025) |
| 8 | Al Shorta | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DAl Shorta 1 - 1 Al Sadd (15-09-2025) |
| 9 | Al-Gharafa | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 | LSharjah FC 4 - 3 Al-Gharafa (15-09-2025) |
| 10 | Al-Duhail SC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LAl-Hilal Saudi FC 2 - 1 Al-Duhail SC (16-09-2025) |
| 11 | Al-Ittihad FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LAl Wahda FC 2 - 1 Al-Ittihad FC (15-09-2025) |
| 12 | Nasaf | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -2 | LAl-Ahli Jeddah 4 - 2 Nasaf (15-09-2025) |
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Al-Ahli Jeddah Overpower Nasaf in Alinma Stadium Thriller
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A masterclass in offensive pressure saw Al-Ahli Jeddah capitalize on their numerical advantage to secure a high-scoring continental victory.
The Attacking Siege at Alinma
The air at Alinma Stadium was thick with expectation as Al-Ahli Jeddah immediately asserted their authority on the pitch. From the opening exchanges, the Saudi giants dominated possession with a commanding 70%, pinning Nasaf deep within their own half. The match registered an Intensity rating of 87, fueled by a relentless attacking siege that saw the home side register 16 total shots. While the Uzbek visitors attempted to maintain their defensive shape, the sheer volume of entries into the final third suggested that a breakthrough was inevitable. The early phase was characterized by a sharp tactical Balance that favored the hosts' technical superiority, as they completed 496 accurate passes to keep their opponents chasing shadows in the desert heat.
The Pivot: Disciplined Fracture
The complexity of the match shifted dramatically when the defensive discipline of Nasaf finally fractured. Already struggling to contain the accuracy of the Al-Ahli frontline, the visitors’ situation worsened as they accumulated 17 fouls, eventually leading to a critical red card. This moment of indiscretion served as the ultimate turning point, dismantling any hope of a smash-and-grab result. With a numerical advantage, Al-Ahli Jeddah exploited the gaps with clinical precision. The shot distribution ratio of 0.7 reflected a game that transformed from a tactical battle into an open-ended shooting gallery, as the home side poured 12 shots into the penalty area, forcing the opposing goalkeeper into four saves to keep the scoreline from spiraling further.
Resolution: Clinical Dominance Confirmed
As the final whistle echoed through the venue, the 4-2 scoreline underscored a significant gulf in class. Despite the high Stakes of the AFC Champions League group stage, Al-Ahli Jeddah never looked like victims of an Upset Factor, maintaining their composure to see out the result. This victory solidifies their position in second place in the standings, moving them to 14 points and maintaining a strong run of form. For Nasaf, a sixth loss in seven matches leaves them rooted to the bottom of the table with a daunting goal difference. The match proved that while the visitors could find the net on limited chances, their inability to sustain defensive pressure under a 70% possession onslaught remains their fatal flaw in continental competition.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Al-Ahli's 16-shot offensive siege and Nasaf's red card created an open game where the home side's 70% possession eventually overwhelmed the visitors' fractured defense.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
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Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Al-Ahli Jeddah’s Heavy Artillery Targets Continental Statement
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. This clash serves as a high-stakes introduction to the new campaign where Al-Ahli Jeddah looks to exploit a massive gulf in quality to secure an early advantage.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League begins at Alinma Stadium on September 15, 2025, the narrative is centered on a classic survive and advance mentality. Al-Ahli Jeddah enters this fixture with a Form rating of 2.5, but their domestic standing as second in the table suggests they are far more dangerous than the numbers imply. Conversely, Nasaf arrives in the midst of a dire run, sitting 12th in their respective standings with zero wins in their last seven outings. The Stakes for the visitors couldn't be higher; they must find a way to stop the bleeding against one of the region's most expensive rosters.
Key Battle
The defining tactical struggle will pit the individual brilliance of the Al-Ahli frontline against the collective discipline of the Nasaf defensive unit. With Stars like I. Toney and Galeno providing pace and clinical finishing, the Nasaf back line will be under constant siege. E. Millot is expected to pull the strings from midfield, testing whether the Nasaf midfield can maintain their shape or if the Balance of the match will tilt irrevocably toward the home side within the opening half-hour.
Our Prediction
The gulf in quality is too wide to ignore. Al-Ahli Jeddah will likely dominate possession from the whistle, using their technical superiority to stretch the Nasaf defense. Expect the home side to find an early breakthrough via the flanks, forcing Nasaf to abandon their defensive shell. Once the game opens up, the Saudi side's elite attackers should find plenty of space to finish clinical moves. We anticipate a comfortable 3-0 victory for the hosts, as Nasaf struggles to register a single shot on target.