AFC Champions League League Phase West - 7
Nasaf 1 - 1 FT Al Shorta
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' M. Rakhmatov (S. Mukhitdinov)
HT
↓ H. Jabbar ↑B. Shakir 46'
↓ M. Younis ↑M. Soumana 46'
↓ M. Sadoun ↑S. Abdulkadhim 46'
47' Adenis Shala
58' Oybek Rustamov
↓ D. Mendy ↑A. Farhan 62'
S. Abdulkadhim (A. Qasim) 68'
69' ↓ Z. Abdirakhmatov ↑D. Abdunazarov
69' ↓ B. Abdikholikov ↑Y. Otubanjo
80' ↓ M. Rakhmatov ↑Y. Berdirahmonov
↓ M. Zaddem ↑A. Yahia Alwan 83'
90'+2 ↓ A. Shala ↑D. Usmonov
90'+3 ↓ S. Mukhitdinov ↑B. Khalilov
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nasaf
Goalkeepers
A. Nematov 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Z. Abdirakhmatov 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Gaybullaev 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
U. Eshmurodov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Davronov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Mukhitdinov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Bakhromov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Rustamov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rakhmatov 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
B. Abdikholikov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
A. Shala
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
BENCH
S. Muratbaev 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Numonov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Abdisoliev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Murtazoyev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Q. Xushvaqtov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Khalilov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Abdunazarov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Berdirahmonov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sokari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Otubanjo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Usmonov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Shorta
Defenders
Midfielders
H. Ahmad
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Sadoun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Youssef
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Qasim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Al Mawas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Jabbar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
D. Mendy 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
68
Passes
11
Duels
M. Zaddem
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
H. Ali
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
63
Passes
7
Duels
BENCH
B. Shakir
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Abdulkadhim 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.3
Rating
A. Salih
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kareem
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Yahia Alwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Fadhil Abbas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Soumana
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Farhan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Ahmed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -15
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
Winless Woes Deepen at Istiklol Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. This gritty 1-1 draw leaves both sides anchored to the bottom of the group, prolonging their desperate search for a first victory of the campaign.
Possession Meets Pressure
The match at Istiklol Stadium opened with a clear tactical divide as Al Shorta dominated possession with 66%, dictating the tempo from the center of the pitch. Despite their control of the ball, the visitors struggled to break down a resilient Nasaf defensive block that prioritized structural integrity over expansive play. The home side, content to sit deep, looked to exploit transitions, though their limited 34% share of the ball made sustained pressure difficult to come by. An Intensity score of 3.1 highlights that while the ball moved frequently between the lines, the final third often lacked the necessary spark to ignite the scoreline early on. The opening phase was characterized by tactical discipline rather than individual brilliance, setting the stage for a physical encounter.
A Barrage Without Precision
As the match progressed, the Balance of play shifted toward a more chaotic exchange of opportunities. A combined total of 24 shots turned the pitch into a high-volume shooting gallery, yet the clinical edge was missing from both squads. Al Shorta managed 14 of those attempts, testing the Nasaf goalkeeper five times on target, while the home side remained efficient with their limited chances, generating an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.51. The turning point arrived when the high volume of attempts finally forced a breakthrough, yet neither side could maintain the momentum required to seize full control. The Stakes were palpable, with both teams aware that a draw did little to improve their standing in the competition, leading to a frantic but ultimately wasteful period of play.
Stalemate in the Standings
The final whistle confirmed a result that serves as a bitter pill for both managers. For Nasaf, the point ends a four-match losing streak but leaves them rooted to the bottom of the table with just one point from seven matches. Al Shorta, despite their superior passing accuracy of 90% and 720 total passes, will rue their inability to convert dominance into three points. With both teams still winless after seven rounds, the immediate implications are dire; they remain occupants of the 11th and 12th positions, separated from the qualification spots by a growing margin. As the AFC Champions League group stage enters its twilight, the lack of a killer instinct at Istiklol Stadium may well prove the final blow to their knockout aspirations.
Key Questions
Did either team win the match?
No, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving both teams winless this season.
Which team dominated the ball?
Al Shorta dominated possession with 66% and completed 647 accurate passes.
How many shots were attempted in total?
There were 24 shots in total, with 8 of them hitting the target.
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 Desperate Quest for Continental Survival
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. Two winless sides meet in a high-stakes struggle where only a victory keeps the knockout dream alive in the West region.
The Setup
Nasaf and Al Shorta arrive at ISTIKLOL STADIUM on February 09, 2026, with their backs firmly against the wall. This is a classic Stakes-driven encounter where the quality of play may be low, but the cost of failure is absolute. Both teams sit at the bottom of the table, having failed to secure a single victory in seven attempts. Nasaf's Form rating of 3.3 reflects a side that has struggled to turn possession into points, while the visitors have conceded a staggering 18 goals so far. This match is a literal knockout tie; the loser will see their continental journey reach an early end.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by the home side's high-pressing midfield against the visitors' brittle defensive line. Without established Stars to provide individual brilliance, the game will devolve into a tactical war of attrition. The Balance of the match favors the home side’s ability to control the ball, but their historical inability to finish chances remains a glaring weakness that Al Shorta will look to exploit on the counter.
Our Prediction
Expect a frantic and unpolished affair. Both teams are desperate to move above the qualification line, which will lead to an open, error-prone game. Nasaf will likely dominate the early stages, but their defensive lapses—conceding nearly two per game—will allow Al Shorta back into the contest. A 2-2 draw is the likely outcome, a result that ultimately does little to help either side's chances of reaching the top 24.