AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 2
Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1 - 4 FT Al Ain
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Futmetrix Verdict
43
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Coventry
4-1
Newcastle
⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Al-Wasl FC
1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
⚡ Intensity
63
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
12
🎲 Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Saed Al-Rosan 18'
Houssine Rahimi (Matías Palacios) 23'
Houssine Rahimi (Soufiane Rahimi) 43'
45' ↓ Abbas Adil Neamah Al Chnani ↑Hareth Hatem
45' ↓ Tuisila Kisinda ↑Moses Orkuma
45' ↓ Haythem Jouini ↑Muslim Mousa
HT
Soufiane Rahimi 50'
62' ↓ Mohanad Jeahze ↑Ali Saad
↓ Rafa Rodrigues ↑Adis Jasic 64'
↓ Valentino Lazaro ↑Teun Gijselhart 64'
↓ Houssine Rahimi ↑Baba Bello Ilou 64'
68' Abdulameer
77' ↓ Abdulameer ↑Mohammad Sami
↓ Alejandro Romero Gamarra ↑Ibrahima Junior Ndiaye 80'
↓ Djordje Skoko ↑Marcos André Paulino Maia 83'
84' Mohammad Jawad
89' Mohammad Jawad (Mohammad Sami)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al Quwa Al Jawiya
Defenders
Ruslan Hanoon 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Saed Al Rosan 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.0
Rating
A. Boudrama 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
M. Jawad 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
BENCH
A. Okpotu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Ain
Goalkeepers
Khalid Eisa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Valentino Lazaro 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Yahya Ben Khaleq
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
Rami Rabia 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Djordje Skoko 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Rafael Rodrigues
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Alejandro Romero Gamarra 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Abdoul Karim Traoré 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
65
Passes
5
Duels
Matías Palacios
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Soufiane Rahimi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
El Houssine Rahimi 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
9.7
Rating
BENCH
Hassan Sani 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Amadu Niang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Maia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismaila Okpoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Udoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adis Jasic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hazem Mohammad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teun Gijselhart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baba Bello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 1 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Al Quwa Al Jawiya
Al Ain
Al Quwa Al Jawiya
Al Ain
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Al Ain Dismantle Al Quwa Al Jawiya in Basra Masterclass
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. A ruthless first-half attacking display from the visitors ensured this contest was over before the interval, cementing their flawless record at the top of the table.
Relentless Opening Onslaught
Basra Sports City was silenced early on as the visitors set a blistering tempo straight from the kick-off. Al Ain controlled possession right out of the gate, establishing undeniable authority in the middle of the park. It took just 13 minutes for the relentless pressure to tell, with Alejandro Romero Gamarra clinically breaking the deadlock. The away side's high-pressing approach suffocated the hosts, leaving them chasing shadows across their own turf. Matters went from bad to worse five minutes later when an unfortunate own goal off Saed Al-Rosan doubled the deficit. An off the charts Intensity rating tells the true story of this opening phase — the visitors simply refused to let off the gas, launching wave after wave of dangerous attacks and turning the penalty area into a constant shooting gallery.
The First-Half Clincher
Any lingering hopes of restoring tactical Balance for the struggling home side were entirely extinguished before the half-time whistle blew. The decisive pivot came courtesy of a devastating masterclass in attacking movement from Houssine Rahimi. The forward bagged a brilliant goal in the 23rd minute, latching onto a pinpoint assist from Matías Palacios to completely open up the defensive line. He then completed his outstanding brace just before the break, putting the game completely out of reach at four-nil. The second half naturally saw a slight drop in urgency. Soufiane Rahimi thought he had added a fifth to the tally, only for VAR to intervene in the 50th minute and cancel the celebration. Still, the structural damage was already done.
Late Pride and Consolation
With the Stakes incredibly high for a home side desperate to climb off the foot of the standings, this performance offered very little comfort or optimism. Al Quwa Al Jawiya tried to muster some pride in the closing stages of the match, pushing forward into a relaxed and heavily rotated opposition defence. Late drama ensued when Mohammad Jawad stepped up for a penalty in the 84th minute, only to see it missed. However, he instantly redeemed himself by grabbing a consolation strike in the dying moments to finally get his team on the scoreboard. Ultimately, there was zero Upset Factor to be found here. The visitors march on with a perfect two-game record, asserting their dominance in the competition.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by H. Rahimi the turning point?
Actually, Mohammad Jawad missed the penalty for Al Quwa Al Jawiya in the 84th minute. By that late stage, the match had already been thoroughly decided.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened in the 50th minute to cancel a goal by Soufiane Rahimi, saving the home side from falling five goals behind early in the second half.
What made H. Rahimi the Man of the Match?
His lethal finishing yielded a rapid first-half brace, completely dismantling the home defence and ensuring a comfortable victory well before the break.
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 Ain's Early Statement of Intent
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. The visitors' continental pedigree looks too much for a struggling home side, making this a pivotal early test of their championship credentials.
The Setup
On October 12, 2026, Basra Sports City hosts a clash where the Stakes are deceptively high for this early phase of the AFC Champions League Elite. Al Ain arrive sitting pretty at the summit after a flawless opening victory and a commanding goal difference. In stark contrast, Al Quwa Al Jawiya languish in 13th following a narrow opening defeat. The competitive Balance heavily favours the visitors, whose undeniable Form makes them the clear team to beat right now.
Key Battle
With no standout home players dominating the narrative, the contest will be defined by unit cohesion against individual brilliance. Expect G. Giakoumakis to relentlessly test a deep-sitting Iraqi defensive line. Meanwhile, V. Lazaro will look to push forward from the back, forcing the home midfield to work overtime to cover the flanks against Al Ain's surging wide attacks.
Our Prediction
Our verdict lands firmly on a comfortable away victory. Al Ain will dictate the tempo from the opening whistle, exploiting wide areas to break down a stubborn defensive block. Expect the visitors to secure a multi-goal cushion and cement their status as genuine title contenders.