AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 4, West
Al-Ittihad FC 3 - 0 FT Sharjah FC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' S. Bergwijn (M. Al Shanqiti)
33' Jan-Carlo Simić
HT
48' Moussa Diaby
50' Steven Bergwijn
Luan Pereira 53'
↓ M. Rashid ↑A. Taarabt 59'
↓ Luan Pereira ↑Igor Coronado 59'
Yu-min Cho 64'
66' K. Benzema (M. Diaby)
Ousmane Camara 72'
↓ Caio Lucas ↑R. Manaj 75'
↓ Khaled Ebraheim ↑F. Ben Larbi 75'
82' ↓ H. Aouar ↑F. Al Ghamdi
82' ↓ S. Bergwijn ↑Roger
82' ↓ M. Al Shanqiti ↑A. Al Julaydan
↓ M. Suroor ↑F. Fetai 85'
87' ↓ M. Doumbia ↑A. Al Nashri
90' Roger (A. Al Ghamdi)
90' ↓ M. Diaby ↑A. Al Ghamdi
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Ittihad FC
Goalkeepers
Predrag Rajkovic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Muhannad Al Shanqiti 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Jan-Carlo Šimić 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Fabinho 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
81
Passes
2
Duels
Mario Mitaj
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
77%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
N'Golo Kanté
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
79%
Pass Acc
Mahamadou Doumbia
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
69
Passes
9
Duels
Moussa Diaby
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Houssem Aouar
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Steven Bergwijn 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Karim Benzema
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Hamed Yousef 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Saad Al Mosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hassan Kadesh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Al Julaydan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Awad Al Nashri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Faisal Al Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamed Al Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulaziz Al Bishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulrahman Al Obud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Al Ghamdi 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
8
Minutes
7
Rating
Saleh Al Shehri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roger Fernandes 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Sharjah FC
Goalkeepers
Adel Al Hosani 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Khaled Ebraheim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Cho Yu-min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maro Katinic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Petrovic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Biro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ousmane Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Majid Surour
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Majid Rashid 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Luan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Caio Lucas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Darwish Mohammad
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Geronimo Poblete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Firas Ben Arbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Feta Fetai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adel Taarabt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Majed Hassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Coronado 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rey Manaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saúl Guarirapa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Saleh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Abdulrahman
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Ghanim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Al-Ittihad FC
Sharjah FC
Al-Ittihad FC
Sharjah FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Al-Ittihad Dictate Terms in Alinma Masterclass
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A ruthless display of possession football saw Al-Ittihad cement their continental ambitions while leaving Sharjah searching for answers in a one-sided affair at Alinma Stadium.
The Control Phase
From the opening exchange, Al-Ittihad FC established a suffocating grip on the proceedings, registering an incredible 68% possession. The home side moved the ball with surgical precision, completing 568 accurate passes compared to just 235 from the visitors. This calculated approach resulted in an Intensity rating of 4.0, as the hosts prioritized ball retention over frantic end-to-end action. Sharjah FC found themselves trapped in their own half for long periods, struggling to bridge the gap between their defensive lines and a stranded forward unit. The tactical setup from the hosts forced the UAE-based side into a reactive posture, where they were forced to concede territory in hopes of striking on the counter-attack, a plan that rarely bore fruit in the early stages.
The Statistical Divide
The match was defined by a massive chasm in technical execution, reflected in a Balance score of 0.4. While Al-Ittihad FC peppered the goal with 12 total shots, their efficiency in the final third turned dominance into a tangible advantage. The turning point was not a single moment of madness, but the sustained pressure that saw the hosts record 9 shots from inside the box. Sharjah FC attempted to resist with 17 clearances, but the sheer volume of attacks—117 in total for the home side—eventually crumbled the visitors' resolve. Every time the away side attempted to build, they were met by an organized press that limited them to just a 76% pass accuracy, preventing any meaningful rhythm from developing in the midfield engine room.
Continental Implications
As the final whistle echoed around Alinma Stadium, the 3-0 scoreline felt like a fair reflection of a match where the Upset Factor remained at a flat 0.0. For the victors, this result bolsters their standing in the AFC Champions League, continuing a strong run of form that sees them climbing the ladder with confidence. The Stakes were high for both clubs, but it was the Saudi giants who handled the pressure with greater composure. Al-Ittihad FC now look toward their upcoming fixtures with the momentum of four wins in their last five matches. Conversely, Sharjah FC must regroup quickly; their defensive fragilities were exposed here, and with only 8 points from 7 matches, their continental campaign requires a drastic tactical shift to avoid falling further behind the pack.
Key Questions
Who won the match between Al-Ittihad and Sharjah?
Al-Ittihad FC won the match 3-0 against Sharjah FC.
What was the possession breakdown?
Al-Ittihad dominated possession with 68%, while Sharjah FC held 32% of the ball.
Where was the game played?
The match took place at Alinma Stadium.
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.
Al-Ittihad Aim to Cement Knockout Standing
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Al-Ittihad looks to secure their knockout trajectory while Sharjah fights to stay relevant in the continental chase.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League moves into a pivotal fourth round of the League Phase West, the narrative at Alinma Stadium is one of survival and advancement. Al-Ittihad FC enters this contest boasting a lethal 2.8 goals-per-game average, reflected in a Form rating of 5.7. Their objective is clear: maintain their top-eight trajectory and avoid the uncertainty of the playoff line. For Sharjah FC, the situation is far more precarious. Currently languishing in 9th, the Emirati side has conceded 14 goals in seven games, a defensive frailty that threatens to derail their continental ambitions. The Stakes of 4.0 underscore a match where the home side can effectively punch their ticket to the next phase with a clinical performance.
Key Battle
The tactical crux of this match lies in the battle between Al-Ittihad's high-octane frontline and Sharjah’s struggling defensive unit. With Stars like Y. En-Nesyri and Roger Fernandes leading a domestic surge, the away side's backline will be under constant duress. Sharjah has historically relied on a compact low block, but their recent Balance score of 3.0 suggests they are failing to transition effectively, often leaving their midfield isolated against the creative engine of M. Diaby.
Our Prediction
Expect Al-Ittihad to seize control early, utilizing their superior technical depth to stretch the Sharjah defense. The visitors may find a consolidated moment on the counter, but the sheer weight of Al-Ittihad's attacking transitions should prove overwhelming. A comfortable home victory is the most likely outcome, with the game opening up significantly in the second half as Sharjah is forced to chase a result.