AFC Champions League League Phase West - 8
Al-Ahli Jeddah 4 - 3 FT Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' F. Al Buraikan (R. Mahrez)
35' B. Planic
45'+3 E. Millot (Z. Al Hawsawi)
HT
46' ↓ Galeno ↑S. Abu Al Shamat
↓ S. Khamis ↑Guilherme 46'
46' ↓ Z. Al Hawsawi ↑M. Abdulrahman
46' ↓ Ibanez ↑M. Dams
52' S. Abu Al Shamat
60' ↓ R. Mahrez ↑Ricardo Mathias
↓ Joao Marcelo ↑Kauan Santos 61'
↓ Y. Al Ghassani ↑Breno 61'
Breno (N. Maksimovic) 66'
70' ↓ V. Atangana ↑E. Al Muwallad
↓ Rikelme ↑S. Gonzalez Baquero 74'
Breno 78'
↓ S. Ezatolahi ↑D. Garcia 79'
90' E. Al Muwallad
M. Al Mansouri 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Goalkeepers
Abdulrahman Al Sanbi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ali Majrashi 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rayan Hamed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roger Ibañez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Zakaria Hawsawi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
Valentin Atangana Edoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Ziyad Aljohani
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Riyad Mahrez 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.5
Rating
Yes
Captain
Enzo Millot 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Wenderson Galeno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Firas Al-Buraikan
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Salman Al-Jadani 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mohammed Abdulrahman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Dams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
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
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franck Kessié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saleh Abu Al-Shamat 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
50
Minutes
8.3
Rating
Ricardo Mathias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Toney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Goalkeepers
Hamad Al Meqebaali 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Mateus Henrique
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bogdan Planić 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
4.9
Rating
Igor Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rikelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Saeid Ezatolahi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Yahya Alghassani
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Nemanja Maksimović
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Eid Khamis Eid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Juma 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Forwards
João Marcelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Rashed Salem Maqdami
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rakan Waleed
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kauan Santos
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kaiky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Bala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Breno Cascardo 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Sebastián González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassine Boualam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Damián García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/09/2020 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 1 - 1 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | AFC Champions League | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 29/05/2017 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 1 - 3 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Al-Rashid Stadium |
| 22/05/2017 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 1 - 1 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
26/09/2020
29/05/2017
22/05/2017
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Jeddah Giants Survive Late Scare in Seven-Goal Epic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Our verdict: Al-Ahli Jeddah's early dominance narrowly survived a heroic but ultimately insufficient fightback from the visitors.
The Siege of Jeddah
From the opening moments at Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City, Al-Ahli Jeddah looked like a team possessed. They operated with a frightening Intensity, cutting through the opposition backline with surgical precision. It took only 12 minutes for F. Al Buraikan to break the deadlock, clinical following a brilliant setup by R. Mahrez. The pressure didn't let up; a forced own goal from Bogdan Planic and a late first-half strike from Enzo Millot left the visitors reeling. By the interval, the scoreline was a reflection of total control, with the home side looking nearly untouchable in every department. The Stakes of the continental campaign seemed to bring out the very best in Jeddah’s star-studded lineup during a one-sided opening act.
The Super-Sub Revolution
The second half began as a continuation of the first, with S. Abu Al Shamat converting a 52nd-minute penalty to make it 4-0. At that stage, the Balance of the match appeared entirely destroyed. However, the introduction of Breno for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai sparked one of the most improbable shifts in momentum seen this season. Coming off the bench, Breno injected life into a dormant attack, scoring in the 66th and 78th minutes to drag his team back from the brink. His brace turned a routine victory into a frantic survival mission for the hosts. Suddenly, the tactical discipline of the first half vanished, replaced by an end-to-end chaos that left the Jeddah faithful biting their nails in apprehension.
A Frantic Resolution
The closing stages were defined by sheer desperation as Shabab Al Ahli Dubai pushed for a miracle. When M. Al Mansouri found the net in the fifth minute of stoppage time, the stadium fell silent. While the Upset Factor remained low given the final result, the psychological blow to the home side was evident. Jeddah managed to see out the final seconds to secure a 4-3 win, but the manner of the finish raises serious questions about their defensive concentration. For the visitors, the defeat is bitter, yet the fight shown by their substitutes proves they can compete with the league's elite. This result keeps Al-Ahli Jeddah firmly in the second spot, but they will know they escaped a historic collapse by the narrowest of margins.
Key Questions
What made Breno Cascardo the Man of the Match?
Breno scored two goals in just 12 minutes after coming off the bench, nearly orchestrating an impossible four-goal comeback.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A combination of Jeddah's early clinical dominance and a total second-half defensive collapse allowed Shabab Al Ahli to claw back three goals.
Did Al-Ahli Jeddah deserve the late equalizer?
The match ended 4-3, so there was no equalizer. However, Shabab Al Ahli's late goal rewarded their relentless second-half pressure.
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.
Al-Ahli Jeddah's Firepower Faces Shabab Al Ahli's Defensive Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 90/100. This match represents a collision between one of the competition's most clinical attacks and a defensive unit struggling to remain compact under pressure.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League reaches a critical juncture, Al-Ahli Jeddah welcomes their namesakes from Dubai to the King Abdullah Sports City. The hosts sit comfortably in 2nd place, driven by a Form rating of 7.5 that reflects their dominance in the final third. Averaging 2.7 goals per game, the Saudi side has been nearly unstoppable at home. Conversely, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai occupies 6th place, battling to stay above the playoff line. Their season has been defined by defensive inconsistency, conceding an average of 2.7 goals per outing—a vulnerability that high-caliber Stars will look to exploit.
Key Battle
The defining tactical struggle will feature the home side's explosive front line against the visitors' vulnerable low block. With Al-Ahli Jeddah boasting world-class talent like I. Toney and Galeno, Shabab Al Ahli’s defensive unit will be under constant siege. The visitors will rely on S. Azmoun to provide an outlet on the counter, but if the midfield Balance tips too far in favor of the hosts, the pressure may become unsustainable for the Dubai-based club.
Our Prediction
The data suggests goals are guaranteed in this encounter. Al-Ahli Jeddah’s superior attacking metrics, combined with Shabab Al Ahli’s leaky backline, point toward a high-scoring home victory. While E. Millot controls the tempo in midfield, expect the hosts to find gaps early and often. We predict a 3-1 victory for Al-Ahli Jeddah, a result that would solidify their march toward direct qualification.