AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 6, West
Al Shorta 0 - 5 FT Al-Ahli Jeddah
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ibanez (I. Toney) 30'
HT
I. Toney (Galeno) 56'
65' ↓ M. Al Mawas ↑H. Jabbar
65' ↓ H. Raed ↑B. Shakir
↓ F. Al Rashidi ↑S. Abu Al Shamat 71'
Galeno (S. Abu Al Shamat) 72'
78' ↓ M. Sadoun ↑Mohammed Dawood
S. Abu Al Shamat (I. Toney) 81'
↓ Galeno ↑Z. Al Hawsawi 82'
↓ A. Majrashi ↑M. Abdulrahman 83'
Z. Al Johani 86'
↓ M. Demiral ↑M. Sulaiman 87'
↓ Matheus Goncalves ↑Y. Al Zubaidi 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al Shorta
Goalkeepers
Ahmed Basil 
SIEVE
38%
Save %
38%
Save %
5
Conceded
3
Saves
Defenders
Munaf Younus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Sadoun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Ashabi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Raed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Qasim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Al Mawas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Farhan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dominique Mendy 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
75
Passes
10
Duels
Hussein Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Christian Ateba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Bassam Shakir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoul Moumouni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shareef Abdul Kadhim
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
Hussain Jabar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ahmad
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Kareem
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Ahmed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Mohammed Dawood
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Goalkeepers
Abdulrahman Al Sanbi 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ali Majrashi
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Merih Demiral 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
32%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Roger Ibañez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Matteo Dams 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Midfielders
Ziyad Al Johani 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Valentin Atangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Gonçalves
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Fahad Al Rashidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Galeno
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Ivan Toney 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Abdullah Abdo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Al Jadany
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zakaria Al Hawsawi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sulaiman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Yousef
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Al Attar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waheb Saleh 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Yaseen Al Zubaidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hamidou
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Z. Mallah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2024 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 5 - 1 | Al Shorta | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 04/24/2021 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 2 - 1 | Al Shorta | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 04/21/2021 | Al Shorta | 0 - 3 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 09/17/2020 | Al Shorta | 2 - 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 09/14/2020 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 1 - 0 | Al Shorta | AFC Champions League | Khalifa International Stadium |
11/04/2024
04/24/2021
04/21/2021
09/17/2020
09/14/2020
Al Shorta Win
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +10
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -15
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Al Shorta
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al Shorta
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Efficiency Eclipses Possession at Al Zawraa Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Al-Ahli Jeddah's clinical finishing turned a possession deficit into a five-goal masterclass, leaving Al Shorta rooted to the bottom of the table after a chastening evening.
The Possession Paradox
The opening stages at Al Zawraa Stadium presented a tactical paradox that defined the evening. Al Shorta settled into a rhythm early, eventually finishing the match having controlled possession with 57%. However, territory did not translate into threat. An Intensity rating of 7.1 was fueled largely by the home side's attempts to bridge the gap between midfield and attack, but they found the visitors' structure impenetrable. While the Iraqi side managed to force five corners and sustain pressure, they lacked the final ball to test the opposition. The visitors remained patient, absorbing the initial energy of the crowd and waiting for the inevitable gaps to appear as the home side pushed higher up the pitch in search of an elusive opener.
Clinical Precision vs. Territorial Control
The pivot point of this continental clash was the staggering disparity in finishing. While Al Shorta registered 13 total shots, only two found the target, highlighting a desperate lack of composure in the final third. In stark contrast, Al-Ahli Jeddah operated with surgical precision. They recorded 8 shots on target from just 10 total attempts—a conversion rate that essentially ended the contest as a competitive spectacle. This lack of Balance, reflected in a 0.0 score, saw the visitors exploit every turnover. The Al-Ahli forward line targeted the spaces behind the full-backs, turning set-piece pressure into devastating counter-attacks. Each time the hosts committed men forward, they were punished by a visiting side that looked like scoring with every meaningful foray into the penalty area.
Continental Consequences
As the final whistle blew, the 0-5 scoreline confirmed the vast gulf in quality between the two ends of the Group Stage table. For Al-Ahli Jeddah, this was a statement of intent, moving them to 14 points and solidifying their push for the top spot. The 0.0 Upset Factor accurately predicted a night where the hierarchy was maintained. For the hosts, a fifth loss in seven matches leaves them in a precarious position near the bottom of the standings. Despite the 85% passing accuracy and superior ball retention, the inability to defend high-quality chances proved fatal. The Stakes for the remainder of the campaign are now crystal clear: Al-Ahli are contenders for the title, while Al Shorta must find a clinical edge to avoid a winless exit from the competition.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Al-Ahli Jeddah's extreme efficiency, scoring five goals from just eight shots on target, completely overwhelmed an Al Shorta side that controlled possession but lacked any defensive resilience.
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.
A Gulf in Class at Al Zawraa
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. This is a high-stakes meeting where Al-Ahli's elite recruitment faces the desperate defensive resolve of an Al Shorta side clinging to their continental life.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League league phase intensifies, Al-Ahli Jeddah arrives at Al Zawraa Stadium looking to cement their status in the top eight. Boasting a Stakes rating of 6.0, the Saudi giants know that direct qualification is within reach. Conversely, Al Shorta enters this contest with a Form score reflecting five consecutive defeats and a defensive record that has seen them concede 3.3 goals per game. For the hosts, this is a survive-and-advance scenario; for the visitors, it is about maintaining their ruthless efficiency on the road.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centres on Al Shorta's overstretched back line attempting to contain Al-Ahli's world-class attacking trio. With E. Millot pulling the strings in midfield, the movement of I. Toney and the explosive pace of Galeno will test the hosts' discipline to the limit. Al Shorta must find a way to disrupt the supply line to these Stars, or they risk being overwhelmed by the sheer individual quality of the Jeddah-based side.
Our Prediction
The Balance rating of 2.6 suggests a significant disparity in tactical cohesion. Al-Ahli Jeddah’s 50% away win rate, combined with Al Shorta’s struggle to find the net, points toward a one-sided affair. Expect Al-Ahli to dominate possession and exploit the gaps in a home defence that has looked vulnerable throughout the group stage. A comfortable 0-3 victory for the visitors seems the most likely outcome as they cruise toward the knockout rounds.