AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16
Al-Ittihad FC 1 - 0 AET Al Wahda FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
D. Tadic 57'
65' ↓ S. Bergwijn ↑Roger
↓ M. Burghash ↑Guga 72'
↓ F. Kruspzky ↑M. Ghorbani 72'
79' ↓ M. Diaby ↑A. Al Oboud
90'+1 A. Al Oboud
↓ C. Benteke ↑Caio Canedo 91'
98' ↓ M. Al Shanqiti ↑A. Al Julaydan
98' ↓ H. Aouar ↑A. Al Ghamdi
98' ↓ Y. En Nesyri ↑G. Ilenikhena
104' S. Conceicao
105'+2 A. Al Julaydan
Jadsom 110'
↓ Jadsom ↑G. Alvarez 110'
Z. Ahmed 111'
Caio Canedo 113'
↓ R. Amaral ↑B. Abaelaziz 119'
B. Abaelaziz 120'+8
120'+10 Fabinho
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Ittihad FC
Goalkeepers
Predrag Rajkovic
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Muhannad Shanqeeti
NPC
98
Minutes
98
Minutes
32%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Stephane Keller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
130
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hassan Kadesh
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
61
Passes
18
Duels
Mario Mitaj
MAGNET
122
Activity
122
Activity
108
Passes
14
Duels
Midfielders
Danilo Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
130
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabinho
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
Moussa Diaby
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Houssem Aouar
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Steven Bergwijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Youssef En-Nesyri
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
10
Duels Lost
14
Poss Lost
BENCH
Mohammed Al-Absi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Osama Al-Mermesh
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ahmed Al-Julaydan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Sharahili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan-Carlo Simić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Faisal Al-Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Awad Al-Nashri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Fallatah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roger Fernandes
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Abdulrahman Alobud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Al-Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Ilenikhena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Wahda FC
Goalkeepers
Zayed Ahmed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
130
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mansour Saleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Pimenta
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sasa Ivkovic
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Rúben Amaral
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jadsom
NPC
110
Minutes
110
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Abdullah Al Menhali
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Dušan Tadić
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Facundo Kruspzky
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Christian Benteke
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
5%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Omar Kharbin
MAGNET
58
Activity
58
Activity
47
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Hazaa Ammar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Guga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bader Abaelaziz
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Mohamed Ali Al-Obaidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Favour Inyeka Ogbu Ogbu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Ghorbani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaston Alvarez Suarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louay Trayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mobin Dehghan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Canedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reza Ghandipour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnau Pradas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2025 | Al Wahda FC | 2 - 1 | Al-Ittihad FC | AFC Champions League Elite | Al Nahyan Stadium |
09/15/2025
Al-Ittihad FC Win
Al Wahda FC Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fabinho's Late Penalty Rescues Al-Ittihad in Extra-Time Thriller
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A grueling knockout battle of attrition was finally decided in the dying seconds of extra time, keeping Al-Ittihad's continental dreams alive.
The Setup at Alinma
Al-Ittihad came out with high Intensity at Alinma Stadium, dominating the ball with 60% possession and setting the tempo early on. Despite their immense territorial advantage and rapid passing networks, breaking down a resolute Al Wahda backline proved immensely difficult for the hosts. The visitors sat incredibly deep, willing to absorb the pressure and restricting the home side to limited clear-cut chances inside the penalty area. Mario Mitaj was instrumental in circulating the ball for Al-Ittihad from the back, pushing high up the pitch to pin back the opposition wingers and create overloads. However, with Al Wahda failing to register a single shot on target throughout the entire contest, the Balance of play heavily favored the home side. Even so, the scoreboard stubbornly refused to budge during a tense and tactical initial 90 minutes.
Extra Time Chess Match
As the match dragged past regulation and into extra time, the Stakes reached a boiling point in this single-leg knockout tie. It quickly devolved into a pure war of physical attrition. Al Wahda's defense looked absolutely determined to force a penalty shootout, weathering a relentless storm of 15 total shots from the hosts while committing numerous fouls to break up the rhythm. Danilo Pereira stepped up as the ultimate defensive anchor in midfield, continuously breaking up the visitors' rare and desperate counter-attacks to earn an outstanding Man of the Match rating. The tension inside the stadium was palpable as the clock ticked agonizingly past the 119th minute. Just as the dreaded lottery of a penalty shootout loomed over both exhausted teams, sudden chaos erupted deep inside the visitors' penalty area.
The 120th-Minute Heartbreak
Deep into added extra time, when legs were heavy and minds were tired, a dramatic penalty was awarded following a desperate challenge. Fabinho grabbed the ball with absolute ice in his veins, fully aware of the immense pressure on his shoulders. In the 130th minute of play, the Brazilian calmly converted the spot-kick, completely shattering Al Wahda's colossal defensive effort and sending the home supporters into sheer delirium. The exceptionally late winner completely eradicated any Upset Factor the visitors had desperately hoped to rely on. Al-Ittihad survives a massive scare on their own turf, officially punching their hard-earned ticket to the Quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Al Wahda heads home after a crushing, physically exhausted defeat, knowing they were merely seconds away from forcing a penalty shootout.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Danilo Pereira?
While Danilo Pereira was the standout Man of the Match, it was actually Fabinho who dispatched the dramatic 120th-minute penalty to win the tie.
What does this mean for Al-Ittihad FC's season?
This crucial victory propels Al-Ittihad into the Quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite, keeping their major silverware hopes alive this season.
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.
Ticket to the Quarter-Finals on the Line
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 72/100. A massive Round of 16 showdown awaits where Al-Ittihad's attacking juggernaut collides with an Al Wahda side desperate to pull off a knockout upset.
The Setup
On April 14, 2026, the majestic King Abdullah Sports City hosts a genuine survive-or-go-home encounter in the AFC Champions League Elite. Al-Ittihad FC have been ruthless recently, boasting a powerful Form rating that signals pure danger for visitors. The hosts sit just one point ahead of Al Wahda FC in the overall standings, but their defensive record is frightening—conceding a mere 0.2 goals per game.
The Stakes are absolutely massive here. This is the first knockout hurdle, meaning tactical caution might battle against attacking flair. While the Balance metric suggests the hosts hold a noticeable edge, knockout football rarely follows a neat script. Both squads are packed with Stars capable of changing the tie in an instant, promising a thrilling clash under the lights.
Key Battle
The tie will likely be decided by the veteran maestros pulling the strings. Karim Benzema leads the line for the hosts, offering lethal finishing and elite movement that will drag Al Wahda's centre-backs out of position. On the other side, Al Wahda will rely heavily on Dušan Tadić to orchestrate counter-attacks and deliver killer passes through tight spaces. If the visitors' defence focuses too much on the home attack, their Serbian playmaker might just find the room to dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
We expect Al-Ittihad to edge this 2-0. Their defensive solidity is the foundation, allowing their star-studded forward line to gradually wear down Al Wahda's resistance before striking decisively in the second half.