AFC Champions League League Phase West - 8
Al-Gharafa 0 - 2 FT Tractor Sazi
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Sedlar 29'
HT
46' ↓ M. Normann ↑A. Gunnarsson
S. Khalilzadeh 46'
60' S. Sano
M. Hashemnejad 61'
67' Joselu
68' ↓ A. Djalo ↑R. Boussafi
68' ↓ F. Diaz ↑J. Hamed
↓ R. Lushkja ↑M. Kazemayni 69'
↓ T. Halilovic ↑M. Hosseini 69'
73' ↓ R. A. Al-Ali ↑S. Fadlalla
O. Khamrobekov 74'
76' A. Gunnarsson
A. Hosseinzadeh (M. Kazemayni) 81'
84' ↓ F. Coman ↑Y. M. Al Khlif
↓ A. Sedlar ↑F. Faraji 86'
↓ M. Hashemnejad ↑T. Strkalj 90'
↓ D. Drozdek ↑M. Mohammadi 90'
Tractor Sazi 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Gharafa
Goalkeepers
Khalifa Ababacar 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Amro Abdelfatah Surag 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Hyun Soo Jang 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Seydou Sano 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Rayyan Ahmed Al Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Midfielders
Álvaro Djaló
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Mathias Normann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ferjani Sassi
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Fabricio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Florinel Coman
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Joselu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Hamad Majid 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mahmood Gamal Mohamed
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aron Gunnarsson 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Mostafa Essam Qadeera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saifeldeen Fadlalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dame Traore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamil Friakh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yousef Moussa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andri Syahputra Sudarmanto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Hamed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rabh Boussafi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amjed Mohamed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tractor Sazi
Goalkeepers
Alireza Beiranvand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danial Esmaeilifar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Sedlar 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shoja Khalilzadeh
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Mohammad Naderi
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Odildzhon Khamrobekov 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
72
Passes
7
Duels
Tibor Halilović
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
67
Passes
2
Duels
Mehdi Hashemnejad 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Regi Lushkja
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Domagoj Drožđek 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Adib Zarei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marko Johansson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Milad Kor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Farshad Faraji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mehdi Shiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erfan Darvishaali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seyed Mehdi Hosseini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masoud Kazemayni 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
22
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Saeid Karimazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mehrdad Mohammadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomislav Štrkalj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amirali Khorrami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/04/2018 | Tractor Sazi | 1 - 3 | Al-Gharafa | AFC Champions League | Sahand Arena |
| 19/02/2018 | Al-Gharafa | 3 - 0 | Tractor Sazi | AFC Champions League | Al Gharafa Stadium |
17/04/2018
19/02/2018
Al-Gharafa Win
Tractor Sazi 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
Tractor Sazi Clinical in Continental Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Tractor Sazi proved their continental pedigree, ruthlessly punishing a wasteful Al-Gharafa side to cement their place at the top end of the table.
The Setup at Ahmad bin Ali
The Ahmad bin Ali Stadium played host to a tactical tug-of-war where Tractor Sazi arrived with the swagger of a team in prime form. From the opening whistle, the visitors established a commanding rhythm, dictating play with a patient, probing style that left Al-Gharafa chasing shadows for long periods. The Balance of the match was tilted heavily in favour of the Iranian side, who controlled possession with a professional 59% share. Despite the territorial dominance, the hosts remained resilient during the first half, largely due to the efforts of Khalifa Ababacar. The goalkeeper was forced into several sharp interventions as the visitors tested the water, keeping the Stakes high as both sides sought a breakthrough in a cagey opening act.
The Pivot toward Victory
The stalemate finally fractured in the 61st minute, marking the decisive turning point of the afternoon. M. Hashemnejad clinical finish wasn't just a moment of individual brilliance; it was the inevitable result of a relentless offensive barrage. With 29 total shots attempted throughout the game, the Intensity rating was off the charts as Tractor Sazi refused to let their foot off the gas. The introduction of M. Kazemayni from the bench shifted the dynamic further, adding fresh legs and a creative spark to the attack. As Al-Gharafa tried to push forward to find an equaliser, they left themselves vulnerable to the counter-attack, a tactical shift that the visitors were all too happy to exploit in a match that had clearly moved in their direction.
The Resolution and Aftermath
Any hope of a Upset Factor comeback was extinguished ten minutes from time. A slick passing move saw M. Kazemayni turn provider, setting up A. Hosseinzadeh to double the lead and silence the home crowd. While Seydou Sano put in a monumental performance in the heart of the Al-Gharafa defence, his individual heroics were not enough to mask the collective shortcomings of the Qatari side. This result leaves Al-Gharafa in a precarious position, suffering their fifth loss in seven matches as their continental campaign stalls. In contrast, Tractor Sazi march on with four wins from their last five, proving they have the defensive stability and the finishing power to be considered genuine title contenders in this year's competition.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Al-Gharafa's season?
With five losses in seven matches, Al-Gharafa sits 10th. Their season is in crisis, requiring an immediate turnaround to avoid a premature exit from the competition.
How did substitute Seydou Sano change the game?
Sano actually started the match and was Al-Gharafa's standout performer, providing elite defensive stability despite the lack of support from his offensive teammates.
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.
Tractor Sazi’s Defensive Steel Faces Al-Gharafa’s Final Stand
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 87/100. This is a do-or-die moment for Al-Gharafa as they attempt to breach the continent's meanest defense to keep their knockout stage dreams alive.
The Setup
On February 17, 2026, the Thani bin Jassim Stadium hosts a clash with a Stakes rating of 7.2, where the narrative is simple: survive and advance. Tractor Sazi arrives in Qatar sitting comfortably in 3rd place, fueled by a Form sequence of four wins in their last five. Conversely, Al-Gharafa languishes in 10th, haunted by a defensive record that has seen them concede 19 goals in just seven matches. For the hosts, anything less than a win could see them slide below the top-24 playoff line.
Key Battle
The game will be decided by whether Al-Gharafa's creative core, led by Álvaro Djaló and F. Coman, can dismantle a Tractor Sazi tactical block that allows just 0.3 goals per game. In the middle of the park, F. Díaz must find a way to bypass O. Hamrobekov, who has been instrumental in maintaining the visitors' defensive Balance. If Tractor Sazi neutralizes the initial Qatari surge, their counter-attacking efficiency through A. Hosseinzadeh will likely prove fatal.
Our Prediction
Expect Tractor Sazi to invite pressure before ruthlessly exploiting Al-Gharafa’s fragile transition defense. While the hosts will dominate possession early, the visitors’ away specialist pedigree—boasting a 66.7% win rate on the road—suggests a controlled performance. We anticipate a 0-2 victory for Tractor Sazi, securing their direct path to the next round while leaving Al-Gharafa’s continental future in jeopardy.