AFC Champions League League Phase West - 5
Al-Hilal Saudi FC 4 - 0 FT Al Shorta
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
44' Marcos Leonardo (Malcom)
HT
51' Kaio César
Ahmed Yahya 53'
Ahmed Yahya 61'
Ahmed Yahya 61'
63' S. Milinkovic-Savic (J. Cancelo)
70' ↓ Kaio Cesar ↑S. Al Dawsari
↓ M. Sadoun ↑H. Raed 70'
↓ A. Farhan ↑H. Jabbar 70'
71' ↓ Malcom ↑N. Al Dawsari
71' ↓ S. Milinkovic-Savic ↑D. Nunez
72' Marcos Leonardo
79' ↓ K. Koulibaly ↑A. Darisi
80' ↓ T. Hernandez ↑M. Al Qahtani
↓ M. Younis ↑Mohammed Dawood 86'
90' J. Cancelo (M. Kanno)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Goalkeepers
M. Patouillet 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
J. Cancelo 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.9
Rating
K. Koulibaly 
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Y. Akcicek 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
T. Hernandez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
A. Al Malki 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
65
Passes
13
Duels
Malcom 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
S. Milinkovic-Savic 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
M. Kanno 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Kaio Cesar 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Marcos Leonardo 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.3
Rating
BENCH
M. Al Rubaie
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bono
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Al Bulayhi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Haroun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Neves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Al Dawsari 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
7.2
Rating
S. Al Dawsari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Al Zaid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Al Qahtani
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
D. Nunez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Darisi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Radif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Shorta
Defenders
Midfielders
H. Ahmad
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Sadoun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Ashabi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Yahia Alwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Qasim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Farhan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Mendy
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
H. Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Leonel Ateba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
S. Abdulkadhim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Salih
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Abdulkhaleq
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Jabbar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kareem
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Raed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Mohammed Dawood
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2024 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 5 - 0 | Al Shorta | AFC Champions League | Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium |
01/10/2024
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Win
Al Shorta Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -10
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
Kingdom Arena Masterclass: Al-Hilal Crush Al Shorta 4-0
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A display of pure continental authority saw the Saudi giants dismantle their opponents with a relentless barrage of 28 shots.
The Siege at Kingdom Arena
The atmosphere at Kingdom Arena was electric as Al-Hilal Saudi FC established their rhythm from the opening seconds. This wasn't just a game of football; it was a tactical suffocating of Al Shorta, who found themselves trapped in their own half for the vast majority of the contest. With a controlled possession stat of 65%, the hosts moved the ball with a level of precision that few teams in Asia can match. An Intensity rating of 9.0 highlights the sheer volume of pressure applied, as the home side unleashed 28 shots in a performance that felt like a continuous attacking drill. The defensive line, marshaled by Yusuf Akçiçek, remained virtually untested, allowing the entire block to push higher and create a constant wave of threats.
Defensive Collapse and Red Card
The dynamic of the contest shifted irrevocably when the defensive Balance of the visitors crumbled under the weight of Al-Hilal’s creativity. While the scoreline eventually swelled to 4-0, the turning point was the sheer exhaustion of the Iraqi side's backline, which was further hampered by a red card that left them totally exposed. This numerical advantage turned a difficult task into an impossible one for Al Shorta, who failed to register a single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes. The hosts continued to probe, creating 5 big chances and forcing 6 saves from the opposition goalkeeper. It was a professional dismantling where the Stakes of the group stage were clearly understood by the manager, as his side refused to take their foot off the pedal.
Cancelo’s Final Flourish
The final act belonged to the Portuguese maestro. J. Cancelo capped off a legendary 9.9-rated performance by finding the net in the 90th minute, assisted by M. Kanno. This fourth goal was the perfect exclamation point on a night where Cancelo also provided an assist and four key passes, demonstrating why he is considered among the world’s elite. The result leaves Al-Hilal Saudi FC firmly at the top of the table with 19 points from 7 matches, maintaining their unbeaten status in the competition. An Upset Factor of 0.0 reflects a match where the gulf in quality was never in doubt. As the final whistle blew, the narrative was clear: the Saudi champions are dominating the continental stage with absolute clinical precision.
Key Questions
What made João Cancelo the Man of the Match?
Cancelo delivered a near-perfect 9.9 rating, recording a goal, an assist, and four key passes while completely dominating the right flank throughout the victory.
How dramatic was the late goal by João Cancelo?
Though the result was secure, Cancelo's 90th-minute strike served as a dramatic final flourish, highlighting Al-Hilal's relentless Intensity until the final whistle.
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.
A Gulf in Class at Kingdom Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Al-Hilal Saudi FC aims to secure its place in the top-eight direct qualification spots by overwhelming an Al Shorta side yet to find its footing in this competition.
The Setup
The discrepancy between these two sides couldn't be more pronounced as they meet at Kingdom Arena. Al-Hilal Saudi FC enters this match sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 19 points, boasting a Form rating of 6.1 following a near-flawless start. Conversely, Al Shorta remains anchored near the bottom of the league phase, having secured just two points from seven matches. For the hosts, the Stakes involve cementing their status as the tournament favorites, while the visitors are desperate to avoid another heavy defeat in their pursuit of the top-24 playoff line.
Key Battle
The primary conflict will feature Al-Hilal's star-studded attacking unit against Al Shorta’s overstretched defensive block. With Stars such as D. Núñez and Rubén Neves dictating the tempo, the Iraqi side will likely be pinned into their own defensive third for long stretches. The home side's ability to recycle possession quickly through Neves will test whether the Al Shorta midfield can maintain its shape for the full ninety minutes.
Our Prediction
Expect a one-sided affair where Al-Hilal’s superior technical quality creates constant overloads on the flanks. With T. Hernández providing width and Núñez spearheading the attack, the deadlock should be broken early. Al Shorta’s lack of clinical finishing suggests they will struggle to capitalize on the few counter-attacking opportunities they might find. A comfortable 3-0 or 4-0 victory for the Saudi giants is the most logical outcome.