AFC Champions League League Phase West - 4
Al-Duhail SC 4 - 1 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
2' Edmilson Junior (Luis Alberto)
Yuri César 6'
Saeid Ezatolahi 17'
39' B. Bourigeaud (Edmilson Junior)
Breno (F. Cartabia) 42'
HT
↓ S. Adil ↑Mateusao 50'
57' A. Boulbina (B. Bourigeaud)
↓ Yuri Cesar ↑G. Alvarez 67'
↓ Breno ↑M. Dabbur 67'
83' ↓ Y. Sabaly ↑I. Bamba
↓ S. Ezatolahi ↑D. Garcia 87'
↓ F. Cartabia ↑Thiago 87'
89' ↓ Edmilson Junior ↑I. Mohammed
90' Luis Alberto
90'+1 Homam Ahmed
90'+3 Ibrahima Bamba
90'+3 ↓ A. Boulbina ↑T. Jamshid
90'+5 ↓ Luis Alberto ↑A. Al Ahrak
90'+6 ↓ B. Bourigeaud ↑Luiz Ceara
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Duhail SC
Goalkeepers
B. Burke 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Y. Sabaly 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Castelletto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Al Amin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Y. Aymen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Bourigeaud 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
M. Verratti 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
71
Passes
17
Duels
A. Boulbina 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.3
Rating
Luis Alberto 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Edmilson Junior 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Forwards
K. Piatek 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
BENCH
J. Sarour 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Hassan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Al Minhali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Mohammed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Ceara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Al Ahrak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hamza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Jamshid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Defenders
Mateus Henrique 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.3
Rating
B. Planic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauan Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
H. Al Meqebaali
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Cartabia 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
S. Ezatolahi 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Breno
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Guilherme
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Yuri Cesar 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Adil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
50
Entry
BENCH
H. Hamza
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaiky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Seifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Al Nuaimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Gonzalez Baquero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Dabbur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateusao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adyson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/04/2024 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 2 - 1 | Al-Duhail SC | UAE-Qatar - Super Shield | Rashid Stadium |
13/04/2024
Al-Duhail SC Win
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
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
Qatari Dominance at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. Al-Duhail SC delivered a masterclass in offensive pressure to dismantle Shabab Al Ahli Dubai in a clinical 4-1 display that reshapes their continental ambitions.
Opening Act
The atmosphere at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium was electric as the home side established their intent from the opening seconds. Al-Duhail SC didn't just look to play; they looked to overwhelm, registering 12 corners in a display of relentless set-piece pressure. The visitors, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, found themselves pinned back in their own half, struggling to cope with a side that controlled possession with 58% of the ball. This early phase was characterized by a wave of attacks that forced the Dubai-based defensive line into several desperate clearances. While the visitors attempted to maintain their Balance, the sheer volume of crosses and entries into the final third suggested a breakthrough was inevitable. The tactical setup from the hosts exploited the wings, ensuring the tempo never dropped.
The Pivot
The match truly turned when the clinical nature of the hosts' attack met a barrage of 24 shots, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery. An Intensity rating of 8.6 reflects a contest where the ball rarely left the danger zone. Despite Shabab Al Ahli's attempts to counter, they were met by a defense that limited them to just five shots on target. The turning point was not a single moment, but a sustained period of goalkeeper heroics where both shot-stoppers combined for 10 saves to keep the scoreline from becoming even more lopsided. However, Al-Duhail’s efficiency inside the box proved too much. With 10 shots on target, they systematically dismantled the opposition's structure, proving that their superior shot accuracy and 19 key passes were the decisive factors in breaking the stalemate.
Resolution
As the final whistle echoed, the 4-1 scoreline stood as a testament to Al-Duhail’s total dominance in this AFC Champions League fixture. The victory provides a massive boost to their morale, especially given their current mid-table form. For Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, the loss is a bitter pill to swallow, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities despite a high Stakes score that emphasized the importance of every group point. The Qatari giants moved the ball with an 83% pass accuracy, ensuring that any hope of a comeback was extinguished through patient, calculated play. This result rewards the side that was braver in the final third. For the home fans at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, it was a night where high-volume attacking football was rewarded with all three points.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A massive volume of 39 total shots and constant pressure from 14 corners created a relentless attacking environment that the defenders could not contain.
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.
West Asia Clash: A Desperate Fight for the Knockouts
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A chaotic shootout at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium will decide who keeps pace with the AFC Champions League elite and who falls toward the elimination line.
The Setup
On November 03, 2025, the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium hosts a quintessential six-pointer in the AFC Champions League league phase. With Shabab Al Ahli Dubai sitting in 6th and Al-Duhail SC just three points behind in 7th, the winner takes all the momentum in the race for direct qualification. This match features a Form rating of 7.2, largely driven by Al-Duhail’s staggering offensive output of 2.8 goals per game. However, defensive stability is non-existent here; both sides are conceding at an alarming rate, suggesting a high-scoring affair where tactical discipline will likely take a back seat to raw firepower.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the transition between midfield and attack. B. Soumaré will be tasked with anchoring the home side's middle third, trying to feed the clinical K. Piątek. Conversely, Shabab Al Ahli will rely on the grit of N. Maksimović and E. Irala to disrupt play and launch balls toward S. Azmoun. The primary struggle is unit-based: Al-Duhail’s high-pressing front line against a Shabab Al Ahli defense that has struggled to contain movement in the box this season. If Tuta can provide enough leadership at the back for the hosts, their superior scoring rate should give them the edge.
Our Prediction
Expect a wide-open contest where the Stakes of 6.0 amplify every defensive error. Al-Duhail SC have the superior Form at home and a more potent strike force. While Shabab Al Ahli Dubai will find joy through the counter-attacking threat of their forwards, they simply concede too many chances to sustain a lead. We anticipate a 3-2 victory for Al-Duhail, secured by a late surge that exploits the visitors' fatigue in the final quarter.