AFC Champions League Elite Quarter-finals
Buriram United 2 - 3 AET Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
P. Zulj 13'
HT
46' ↓ E. Toku ↑S. Walsh
S. Ezatolahi (Renan) 49'
52' K. Dougall
Breno 56'
64' Bissoli
70' P. Zulj
↓ Mateusao ↑S. Adil 74'
↓ Breno ↑D. Garcia 79'
81' P. Zulj
R. Al Menhali 83'
↓ F. Cartabia ↑M. Al Mansouri 88'
↓ I. Gomes ↑Mateus Henrique 90'
90'+2 S. Walsh
Renan 93'
99' ↓ S. Jaided ↑S. Haiprakon
102' C. Good
↓ S. Ezatolahi ↑E. Al Nuaimi 106'
112' ↓ S. Walsh ↑T. Bunmathan
↓ Yuri Cesar ↑Thiago 113'
116' G. Causic
120'+4 Ko Myeong-Seok
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Buriram United
Goalkeepers
Neil Etheridge 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
121
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kingsley Schindler 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Myeong-seok Ko 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Curtis Good
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
121
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Stojković
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Kenny Dougall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
121
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Toku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Peter Žulj 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Goran Causic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
121
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Supachai Chaided 
NPC
99
Minutes
99
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Guilherme Bissoli 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Chatchai Bootprom 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sandy Walsh 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
36%
Duel Win %
Pansa Hemviboon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnaphat Leeaoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sasalak Haiprakhon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Theerathon Bunmathan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Goalkeepers
Hamad Abdullah Almeqbaali 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Kauan Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
121
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bogdan Planic
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Renan 
CLUTCH HERO
93
Goal Time
93
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Igor Gomes
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Saeid Ezatolahi
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
6
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Breno Cascardo
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Guilherme Bala 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Federico Cartabia
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Yuri César
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Mateusão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Rakan Waleed
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Walid Abbas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mersad Seifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eid Khamis Eid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Juma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastián González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Damián García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elian Irala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sultan Adil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Marcelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Renan's Extra-Time Heroics Shatter Buriram in Five-Goal Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. An exhausting 120-minute rollercoaster saw Shabab Al Ahli Dubai break Buriram hearts, booking their semi-final ticket with ruthless extra-time execution.
Early Chaos and Friendly Fire
Buriram United edged possession early on, but the high Stakes of this AFC Champions League Elite quarter-final forced an erratic tempo from the opening whistle. The deadlock broke in disastrous fashion for the designated hosts at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium when P. Zulj turned the ball into his own net just 13 minutes in. That early gift settled Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, who happily sat deep and invited pressure while waiting for transition moments. The visitors doubled their advantage shortly after the break when S. Ezatolahi finished a slick offensive move orchestrated by Renan at the 49-minute mark. With their tournament lives flashing before their eyes, Buriram had no choice but to throw caution to the wind and push numbers forward.
The Dramatic Fightback
The Balance of the tie completely flipped in a frantic six-minute spell that stunned the Emirati side. Buriram clawed their way back from the absolute brink, starting with Bissoli ruthlessly converting a 64th-minute penalty to ignite the comeback. Smelling blood from a rattled defensive line, the Thai side poured forward in waves. Zulj found instant redemption for his earlier error, burying an equalizer at the 70-minute mark to wipe the slate clean. The Intensity was completely off the charts as both sides traded heavy blows, contributing to a massive combined barrage of 28 shots. Shabab Al Ahli looked highly vulnerable, relying on sheer grit and tactical fouls to stem the bleeding and force this gripping quarter-final into extra time.
Renan's Decisive Intervention
Extra time in knockout football always demands a hero, and Renan decisively answered the call. Just three minutes into the added period, the defender hammered home the crucial blow, crowning a spectacular individual performance that featured both the winning goal and an earlier assist. Buriram pushed valiantly to find a second equalizer but could not unlock the resilient Emirati defense a third time. Their simmering frustration finally boiled over when Ko Myeong-Seok was shown a straight red card for a desperate trip in the 120th minute. Shabab Al Ahli successfully advance to the semi-finals, surviving a classic, physically draining cup tie that tested their defensive resolve to the absolute limit.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Ko Myeong-Seok impact the match?
His 120th-minute dismissal for tripping destroyed any last-gasp hopes for Buriram United, sealing their elimination right before the final whistle.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A frantic second-half comeback by Buriram forced extra time, but Shabab Al Ahli's clinical finishing in the additional period ultimately decided this high-stakes quarter-final.
Did Buriram United deserve the late equalizer?
Buriram's spirited fightback earned them a 70th-minute equalizer to force extra time, but they lacked the cutting edge to prevent Renan's 93rd-minute winner.
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.
A Quarter-Final Shootout Beckons in the AFC
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 91/100. With a semi-final spot on the line, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's firepower meets Buriram United's home resilience in a tie that guarantees drama.
The Setup
The tension is sky-high at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium this April 18, 2026. This knockout clash boasts an off-the-charts Stakes rating as both Buriram United and Shabab Al Ahli Dubai sit just two steps away from continental glory. The hosts bring an impenetrable home record into the tie, reflected in a Form rating that should have the visitors worried. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai arrive as the favorites to progress despite a slightly wobbly recent run. This matchup also flashes a tremendous Stars rating, setting the stage for an explosive night under the lights. Both sides contribute to an incredible combined 3.5 goals per game this season, meaning sitting back and defending is simply not on the agenda.
Key Battle
The midfield duel between Peter Žulj and Federico Cartabia will dictate the tempo of this quarter-final. Žulj has been pulling the strings for Buriram, thriving as their primary creator. He faces a tough test tracking Cartabia, who has been pulling apart defenses in his recent continental cameos. If Cartabia finds pockets of space behind the home midfield, Shabab will mercilessly exploit their attacking edge.
Our Prediction
Expect an open, frantic affair. Buriram United's home fortress mentality will keep them swinging, with Neil Etheridge likely putting in a massive shift between the sticks. However, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's sheer attacking quality should eventually overwhelm the hosts. We foresee a 2-1 away victory, with the visitors snatching a late winner on the counter to book their semi-final ticket.