AFC Champions League League Phase West - 2

Al-Duhail SC 2 - 2 FT Al-Ahli Jeddah

Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
39
FT
Mon, Sep 29
Al-Duhail SC
2-2
Al-Ahli Jeddah
⚡ Intensity 45
⚖️ Balance 23
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Four-goal thriller ends in Doha deadlock.

Spoils Shared in Continental Doha Thriller

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A high-octane draw leaves Al-Ahli Jeddah maintaining their pressure at the top of the standings while Al-Duhail SC proves they can punch upward in the AFC Champions League.

The Battle at Abdullah bin Khalifa

The atmosphere at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium crackled with anticipation as Al-Duhail SC welcomed the high-flying visitors from Saudi Arabia. From the outset, the hosts demonstrated an Intensity score of 7.0, refusing to be intimidated by their opponents' superior league standing. Michael Olunga led the line for the Qatari side, stretching the defense and forcing early errors. The match moved at a breathless pace, with both sides trading blows in a tactical setup that favored quick transitions. Despite sitting 7th in the table, the home side matched the visitors' energy, ensuring the early phases were defined by a physical contest in the middle of the park where every loose ball was fiercely contested.

The Shift in Momentum

As the match progressed, Al-Ahli Jeddah began to find their rhythm, eventually having edged possession with 54%. With Riyad Mahrez pulling the strings in the final third, the visitors turned the pitch into a tactical playground, racking up 13 total shots. This period of the match saw the Balance of play tilt toward the Saudi giants, as they utilized their seven corners to sustain pressure. However, the 2-2 scoreline was a testament to the clinical nature of both attacks. Every time the visitors looked to pull away, the resilient Duhail defense, despite facing a barrage of shots, managed to ignite counter-attacks that kept the Stakes incredibly high for both sets of supporters.

Stalemate in the Desert

The final whistle confirmed an evenly-matched 2-2 thriller, a result that reflected the slim 0.0 Upset Factor recorded by the analysts. For Al-Ahli Jeddah, the point keeps them firmly in 2nd place with 14 points, though they might rue the missed opportunities from their five shots on target. Conversely, Al-Duhail SC will view this as a moral victory, moving to 8 points and proving they can hold their own against the competition's elite. The draw highlights the competitive depth of the AFC Champions League, as both teams displayed the quality required to navigate the grueling group stages. As the teams departed the pitch, the parity in performance suggests both are well-equipped for the challenges that lie ahead in the tournament.

Key Questions

How does this result affect the standings?

Al-Ahli Jeddah remains 2nd with 14 points, while Al-Duhail SC moves to 8 points in 7th place.

Who dominated the ball during the match?

Al-Ahli Jeddah edged possession with 54%, but Al-Duhail SC remained dangerous on the counter.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
46%
54%
Al-Duhail SC 46%
Al-Ahli Jeddah 54%
Shots
9
13
Al-Duhail SC 9
Al-Ahli Jeddah 13
Shots on Target
4
5
Al-Duhail SC 4
Al-Ahli Jeddah 5
Expected Goals (xG)
0.00
0.00
Al-Duhail SC 0.00
Al-Ahli Jeddah 0.00
Passes
383
449
Al-Duhail SC 383
Al-Ahli Jeddah 449
Pass Accuracy
77%
80%
Al-Duhail SC 77%
Al-Ahli Jeddah 80%
Corners
2
7
Al-Duhail SC 2
Al-Ahli Jeddah 7
Fouls
13
20
Al-Duhail SC 13
Al-Ahli Jeddah 20
Yellow Cards
1
2
Al-Duhail SC 1
Al-Ahli Jeddah 2
Red Cards
0
0
Al-Duhail SC 0
Al-Ahli Jeddah 0

Match Events

25' Edmilson Junior
37' 🔄 A. Desmas B. Burke
Matheus Goncalves (A. Majrashi) 42'
R. Mahrez 45'
HT
46' 🔄 Luis Alberto A. Ali
48' K. Piatek (Edmilson Junior)
M. Sulaiman R. Hamidou 🔄 55'
F. Al Buraikan S. Abu Al Shamat 🔄 72'
E. Millot I. Toney 🔄 73'
Franck Kessié 🟨 74'
82' 🟨 Marco Verratti
87' 🔄 S. Al Brake H. Al Amin
V. Atangana Z. Al Johani 🔄 90'+3
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Al-Duhail SC

Goalkeepers
A. Desmas
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
B. Al Rawi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Castelletto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Al Brake
NPC
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Y. Aymen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Bourigeaud
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Verratti
MAGNET
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
57
Passes
12
Duels
Edmilson Junior
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8
Rating
Luis Alberto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Boulbina
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
K. Piatek
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
B. Burke
SIEVE
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
A. Hassan
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
H. Al Amin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Al Minhali
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Bamba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Ceara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ali
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hamza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Jamshid
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. I. Abushanab
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Al-Ahli Jeddah

Goalkeepers
E. Mendy
SIEVE
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
A. Majrashi
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
M. Sulaiman
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ibanez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
M. Dams
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
V. Atangana
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
F. Kessie
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Millot
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Matheus Goncalves
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
R. Mahrez
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
F. Al Buraikan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
A. Abdo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Al Sanbi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. I. Al Khaibari
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Al Johani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Al Muwallad
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Fallatah
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abu Al Shamat
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Al Rashidi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Al Zubaidi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Toney
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hamidou
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
29/09/2025 Al-Duhail SC 2 - 2 Al-Ahli Jeddah AFC Champions League Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
30/04/2021 Al-Duhail SC 1 - 1 Al-Ahli Jeddah AFC Champions League King Abdullah Sports City
18/04/2021 Al-Ahli Jeddah 1 - 1 Al-Duhail SC AFC Champions League King Abdullah Sports City
29/09/2025
AFC Champions League Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
30/04/2021
AFC Champions League King Abdullah Sports City
18/04/2021
AFC Champions League King Abdullah Sports City
Al-Duhail SC Win
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
Draw

League Standings