AFC Champions League League Phase West - 3
Al Shorta 1 - 4 FT Al-Ittihad FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' B. Shakir (M. Ashabi)
Danilo Pereira 11'
12' Mahmoud Al Mawas
M. Diaby (M. Doumbia) 17'
Fabinho 29'
HT
46' ↓ B. Moumouni ↑Mohammed Dawood
Danilo Pereira 50'
Danilo Pereira 50'
↓ Roger ↑A. Al Ghamdi 58'
H. Aouar (M. Diaby) 60'
61' ↓ A. Qasim ↑H. Jabbar
68' ↓ H. Ali ↑A. Farhan
H. Aouar (M. Diaby) 76'
↓ A. Al Julaydan ↑A. Sharahili 78'
↓ H. Aouar ↑S. Al Shehri 78'
81' ↓ Al Shorta ↑S. Abdulkadhim
↓ M. Diaby ↑F. Al Saqour 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al Shorta
Goalkeepers
A. Basil 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. S. Khudhair 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
M. Younis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Yahia Alwan
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
M. Ashabi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Qasim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Al Mawas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Moumouni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
B. Shakir
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
D. Mendy 
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
65
Passes
12
Duels
H. Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
R. Amin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdulkadhim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Salih
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
Leonel Ateba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ahmad
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Kareem
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Raed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Sadoun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Abdulkhaleq
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Farhan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Mohammed Dawood
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Al-Ittihad FC
Goalkeepers
P. Rajkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Al Julaydan
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
J. Simic 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
D. Pereira 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
M. Mitaj
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
N. Kante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabinho 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Doumbia 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
BENCH
A. M. Yousef H. 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Al Absi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Al Mousa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sharahili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Al Saqour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Al Nashri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Al Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Al Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Al Bishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Al Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Al Shehri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2023 | Al Shorta | 1 - 2 | Al-Ittihad FC | Arab Club Champions Cup | King Fahd Sport City Stadium |
02/08/2023
Al Shorta Win
Al-Ittihad FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
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
Clinical Al-Ittihad Silence Al Madina Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. Al-Ittihad FC displayed ruthless efficiency in Baghdad, overcoming a numerical disadvantage to dismantle Al Shorta and solidify their continental ambitions.
The Siege of Baghdad
The atmosphere at Al Madina Stadium was electric as Al Shorta sought to leverage their home advantage against the Saudi powerhouses. From the outset, the Iraqi champions controlled possession (56%), dictating the tempo and forcing the visitors into a defensive shell. An Intensity rating of 80 reflected the frenetic pace, as both sides contributed to a staggering total of 36 shots throughout the contest. Despite the pressure, Al-Ittihad remained composed, absorbing waves of attacks that lacked a finishing touch. Al Shorta's frontline struggled to find space inside the box, often settling for long-range efforts that failed to test the keeper, while the visitors waited patiently for the right moment to strike on the break.
The Tactical Pivot
The match swung on a knife-edge when Al-Ittihad FC was reduced to ten men following a straight red card. While such a moment often shifts the Balance in favour of the side with a numerical advantage, it instead galvanised the visitors. The Saudi side transitioned from a controlled defensive shape into a lethal counter-attacking unit. Despite having only 44% of the ball, their efficiency was terrifying; they created five big chances and converted their limited opportunities with surgical precision. Al Shorta, perhaps sensing a chance to equalise, pushed too many bodies forward, leaving their backline exposed to the pace and technical superiority of the Al-Ittihad attackers who exploited every inch of grass left behind.
Continental Resolution
As the final whistle echoed, the 1-4 scoreline told a story of efficiency over volume. For Al-Ittihad, this victory continues a formidable run of form, marking their fourth win in five matches and cementing their position in the top half of the table. The Stakes were high for Al Shorta, but a lack of defensive Equilibrio during set-pieces—highlighted by 11 total corners in the match—saw them collapse late on. While the Iraqi side showed they could compete in terms of ball retention, their winless streak in the competition continues. Al-Ittihad leaves Baghdad with maximum points and their reputation as title contenders firmly intact, while the hosts must address their clinical deficiencies before their next continental outing.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of 36 total shots and Al-Ittihad's clinical finishing despite a red card punished Al Shorta's defensive lapses in a frantic continental clash.
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-Ittihad’s Offensive Might Faces Fragile Al Shorta Defence
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. This encounter serves as a critical survival test for Al Shorta as they attempt to halt a relentless Al-Ittihad attack at Al Madina Stadium.
The Setup
The narrative on October 20, 2025, is one of stark contrasts. Al Shorta enters this fixture with significant home woes, having failed to secure a single victory in their last three outings in front of their own fans. A Form rating of 5.9 highlights their defensive fragility, having conceded a staggering average of 3.3 goals per game. Conversely, Al-Ittihad FC arrives with the wind in their sails, sitting 5th in the standings and boasting a goal difference of +10. With Stakes measured at 4.0, the visitors are looking to solidify their place above the top-24 playoff line and push toward direct top-8 qualification.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by the tactical struggle between Al Shorta’s low-block defensive unit and Al-Ittihad’s fluid creative engine. The home side’s back line has struggled to maintain discipline against elite transitions, often leaving vast spaces in the final third. Al-Ittihad’s midfield, led by the vision of M. Diaby, will look to exploit these gaps. If the home side cannot tighten their Balance, which currently sits at a lowly 2.7, they risk being overrun before the interval.
Our Prediction
Expect a one-sided affair where Al-Ittihad dictates the tempo from the opening whistle. The clinical finishing of Y. En-Nesyri and the explosive pace of Roger Fernandes should prove too much for a defence that has already leaked 18 goals this season. We anticipate Al-Ittihad will secure a comfortable 0-3 victory, effectively ending Al Shorta’s hopes of advancing from the league phase.