AFC Champions League League Phase West - 4
Al-Gharafa 1 - 2 FT Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Al Dawsari (J. Cancelo) 8'
HT
58' ↓ S. Fadlalla ↑A. Al Ganehi
62' Seydou Sano
Kaio Cesar (T. Hernandez) 66'
71' ↓ A. Surag ↑A. Gunnarsson
71' ↓ F. Sassi ↑A. Al Oui
↓ J. Cancelo ↑H. Al Yami 74'
↓ S. Al Dawsari ↑Marcos Leonardo 74'
75' ↓ F. Coman ↑R. Boussafi
Marcos Leonardo 79'
↓ R. Neves ↑A. Al Malki 80'
↓ Kaio Cesar ↑A. Darisi 87'
↓ A. Al Hamdan ↑A. Radif 87'
90' A. Al Oui (A. Djalo)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Gharafa
Defenders
M. Holgate 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jang Hyun-Soo 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
S. Sano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. B. Khalifa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Surag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
F. Sassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
F. Diaz 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Fadlalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
H. Kahiout 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Lecomte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Abdulnasir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. A. Al-Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ismaeil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gunnarsson 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Traore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Al Ganehi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Al Oui
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Boussafi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Goalkeepers
Bono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Koulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Lajami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Akcicek 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Midfielders
J. Cancelo 
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
66
Passes
11
Duels
R. Neves
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
73
Passes
8
Duels
M. Kanno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Hernandez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Kaio Cesar 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
S. Al Dawsari
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
A. Al Hamdan 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
M. Patouillet
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Al Harbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Al Yami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Al Dawsari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Al Malki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Al Qahtani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Darisi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Radif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Al Rubaie
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Al-Zaid
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2024 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 - 0 | Al-Gharafa | AFC Champions League | Kingdom Arena |
03/12/2024
Al-Gharafa Win
Al-Hilal Saudi FC 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
Al-Hilal Precision Triumphs at Thani bin Jassim
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. Al-Hilal Saudi FC’s technical superiority and clinical execution allowed them to navigate a competitive away fixture, securing a 1-2 victory that reinforces their dominance at the top of the standings.
Tactical Control in Doha
The atmosphere at Thani bin Jassim Stadium was charged with expectation as Al-Gharafa hosted the reigning giants of the region. Despite the gap in the table, the early tempo was frantic. An Intensity score of 53 reflected a match that moved at a high pace, though the visitors quickly established their rhythm. Al-Hilal Saudi FC controlled possession with a dominant 62%, utilizing a passing accuracy of 89% to navigate through the lines. The hosts attempted to disrupt this flow with 14 successful tackles, but the visitors' ability to recycle the ball kept the pressure mounting. While the home side looked for verticality, they were often forced to defend deep as the Saudi side squeezed the pitch, winning nine corners in their quest for the breakthrough.
The Efficiency Gap
As the match progressed into the central phase, the statistical divide between the two sides became the defining narrative. A Balance rating of 21 suggests that while both teams were active in the final third, the quality of the chances was skewed toward the visitors. A combined barrage of 26 shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet Al-Hilal Saudi FC created three big chances compared to none for the hosts. The visitors' frontline showed their class by capitalizing on defensive lapses, finding the net twice to quiet the home crowd. Al-Gharafa managed 13 shots of their own, including seven from inside the box, but their conversion rate suffered against a disciplined defensive structure that limited them to just two shots on target throughout the entire ninety minutes.
Continental Dominance Maintained
The closing stages saw the hosts throw everything forward in a desperate bid to salvage a point, but the Stakes were ultimately too high for the visitors to let their lead slip. For Al-Gharafa, this 1-2 defeat marks their fifth loss in seven matches, leaving them in a precarious 10th position in the league phase. Conversely, the victory ensures that Al-Hilal Saudi FC remains unbeaten at the summit with 19 points. An Upset Factor of 0.0 confirms that despite the close scoreline, a shock result was never truly on the cards once the visitors asserted their tactical authority. The result leaves the Qatari side searching for answers, while the Saudi champions continue their march toward the knockout rounds with unwavering confidence and professional efficiency.
Key Questions
What was the final score between Al-Gharafa and Al-Hilal?
Al-Hilal Saudi FC won the match 1-2 at Thani bin Jassim Stadium.
Who dominated possession during the match?
Al-Hilal Saudi FC dominated possession with 62% of the ball.
How many shots were taken in total?
Both teams registered 13 shots each, resulting in a total of 26 shots attempted.
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-Hilal’s Juggernaut Rolls into Qatar
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A clash of extremes where Al-Hilal's relentless efficiency meets Al-Gharafa's fight for continental survival in the race for the top 24.
The Setup
The Thani bin Jassim Stadium plays host to a fixture defined by a massive chasm in momentum. Al-Hilal Saudi FC arrives as the undisputed heavyweight of the West region, sitting atop the table with a near-perfect record. Their Form rating of 6.4 is bolstered by a clinical 75% away win rate, making them a terrifying prospect for any host. Conversely, Al-Gharafa is reeling from four losses in their last five matches. With Stakes measured at 7.0, the Qatari side is effectively in "survive and advance" mode; they must find a way to stop the bleed to remain above the top-24 playoff line.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the transition phase. Al-Hilal’s midfield, anchored by Rúben Neves, excels at suffocating opponents through sustained possession and quick recovery. Al-Gharafa’s defensive unit will be under constant bombardment, tasked with tracking the explosive movement of D. Núñez. Without a high-functioning Balance in their transition play, the home side risks being overrun by Al-Hilal's superior technical Stars who can exploit even the smallest defensive lapse.
Our Prediction
Expect Al-Hilal to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. While Álvaro Djaló may offer a momentary threat on the counter for the hosts, the sheer depth of the Saudi squad—featuring the likes of T. Hernández bombing forward—will eventually break the resistance. Al-Hilal’s defensive solidity (conceding just 0.7 goals per game) suggests a clean sheet is likely as they cruise to a 3-0 victory.