AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 7, West
Al-Duhail SC 1 - 1 FT Sharjah FC
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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
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
41' Salah Zakaria
Igor Coronado 41'
Rafael Pereira 43'
45'+2 Bassam Al-Rawi
Majed Suroor 45'+4
HT
Gerónimo Poblete 56'
66' ↓ Luiz Ceara ↑I. Mohammed
↓ Saldanha ↑Caio Lucas 68'
77' Adil Boulbina
81' A. Boulbina
82' Tahsin Mohammed
82' ↓ B. Bourigeaud ↑T. Jamshid
↓ F. Ben Larbi ↑V. Prijovic 86'
↓ Leandrinho ↑M. Rashid 90'+6
↓ Luan Pereira ↑O. Camara 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Duhail SC
Goalkeepers
Salah Zakaria 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Defenders
Bassam Al-Rawi 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
77
Passes
10
Duels
Jean-Charles Castelletto 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ibrahima Bamba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sultan Al Braik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Benjamin Bourigeaud 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Luiz Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
66
Entry
Boubakary Soumaré
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Edmilson Junior
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Krzysztof Piątek 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adil Boulbina 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Bautista Burke 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Amir Hassan
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
Ismaeel Mohammad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rashid Al Abdulla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Friakh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Aymen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sharjah FC
Goalkeepers
Adel Al Hosani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Maro Katinic 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Rafael Pereira
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Leandro Viana
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
S. Abdulrahman
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Majid Surour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geronimo Poblete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Coronado 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Firas Ben Arbi 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Matheus Saldanha 
DRIBBLER
8
Dribbles
8
Dribbles
9
Attempts
89%
Success %
Luan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Khaled Tawhid
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Darwish Mohammad
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Khaled Ebraheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vladimir Prijovic
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Feta Fetai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Majid Rashid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Lucas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousmane Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ghanim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Saeed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2020 | Sharjah FC | 4 - 2 | Al-Duhail SC | AFC Champions League | Education City Stadium |
| 09/15/2020 | Al-Duhail SC | 2 - 1 | Sharjah FC | AFC Champions League | Education City Stadium |
09/18/2020
09/15/2020
Al-Duhail SC Win
Sharjah FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Al-Duhail SC
Sharjah FC
Al-Duhail SC
Sharjah FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Deadlock at Abdullah bin Khalifa as Wasteful Finishing Costs Both Sides
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. This 1-1 draw leaves both Al-Duhail SC and Sharjah FC lingering in the middle of the table, failing to capitalize on a flurry of offensive opportunities in a match defined by missed chances.
Possession Without Penetration
The match began with Al-Duhail SC seizing the initiative, moving the ball with a precision that saw them maintain a high 88% pass accuracy throughout the evening. Playing at their home ground, the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, the hosts looked to dismantle the opposition through sustained pressure and localized dominance. An Intensity rating of 3.3 reflected a game of high volume, as a combined 27 shots were attempted between the two sides. Al-Duhail SC controlled 64% of the possession, yet they struggled to convert this territorial advantage into goals. The early phases were defined by a barrage of 36 crosses from the home side, as they desperately searched for a breakthrough against a compact and disciplined defensive unit that refused to buckle under the weight of the hosts' aerial assault.
The Counter-Attacking Threat
Despite the lopsided possession statistics, the game found its Balance through the counter-attacking efficiency of Sharjah FC. While the visitors only held the ball for 36% of the match, they were arguably the more clinical side when entering the final third. Sharjah FC created four big chances compared to just two for the hosts, showcasing a sharp edge that nearly secured a significant result, reflected in an Upset Factor score of 4.6. The pressure from set-pieces was relentless, with 11 corners shared between the teams, but the clinical touch was missing. Sharjah's ability to absorb 113 passes into their own final third while conceding only once highlighted a resilient defensive structure that repeatedly forced the Qatari hosts into speculative long-range efforts that failed to test the keeper.
Stalemate in the Standings
As the final minutes approached, the Stakes of the AFC Champions League campaign became apparent, with neither side willing to overcommit and risk a late defeat. The 1-1 scoreline accurately reflects a match where Al-Duhail’s 2.21 xG was neutralized by Sharjah’s 1.65 xG and superior chance creation. This result does little to aid either team's climb from the middle of the standings, as both clubs now sit on 8 points after 7 matches, remaining in 7th and 9th positions respectively. For Al-Duhail SC, the 18 shots taken will feel like a massive missed opportunity to move toward the top of the table. Conversely, Sharjah FC will head home with a hard-earned point, satisfied with their defensive organization despite the statistical dominance of their opponents in the desert heat.
Key Questions
What was the final score between Al-Duhail and Sharjah?
The match ended in a 1-1 draw at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.
Which team dominated the statistics?
Al-Duhail SC dominated possession (64%) and shots (18), but Sharjah FC created more big chances (4).
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A West Zone Survival Story at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. With both sides locked on eight points, this is a high-stakes scramble to secure a top-24 playoff spot in the AFC Champions League.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League league phase enters its critical seventh round, Al-Duhail SC and Sharjah FC find themselves in a statistical deadlock. Both teams sit on eight points, hovering dangerously near the playoff qualification line. However, the narrative diverges when looking at offensive output. The hosts boast a lethal scoring rate of 2.8 goals per game, spearheaded by the clinical presence of K. Piątek. In contrast, Sharjah has struggled for rhythm, averaging just 0.8 goals per game, placing immense pressure on Caio Lucas and Saldanha to find a spark in Doha. At the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, the Stakes rating of 4.0 suggests a match where tactical caution may initially outweigh adventurous play, but the home side's superior Form of 5.8 gives them the edge.
Key Battle
The defining tactical struggle will be Al-Duhail’s high-octane transition game against Sharjah’s deep defensive block. While the visitors often attempt to absorb pressure and counter through Luanzinho, their Balance score of 8.1 will be tested by a home midfield led by B. Soumaré. If the Sharjah backline fails to track the late runs into the box, the sheer volume of Al-Duhail's chances will eventually break the resistance. The defensive organization anchored by Tuta for the hosts will be tasked with ensuring Sharjah's isolated forwards remain starved of service.
Our Prediction
Al-Duhail SC enters as the favorite with a 51.5% win probability. Expect a match that starts cautiously before the hosts’ Stars power eventually overwhelms the Emirati side. Sharjah’s defensive vulnerabilities—having conceded 14 goals already this season—are likely to be exploited. We expect a 3-1 victory for Al-Duhail, effectively securing their path toward the knockout stages while leaving Sharjah in a precarious position.