AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 4, West
Nasaf 1 - 2 FT Al Wahda FC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
42' S. Bakhromov (Z. Abdirakhmatov)
HT
52' Golib Gaybullaev
F. I. Ogbu (D. Tadic) 52'
↓ B. Folha ↑Caio Canedo 60'
66' ↓ A. Shala ↑O. Bozorov
66' ↓ G. Gaybullaev ↑I. Golban
67' ↓ D. Ceran ↑Y. Otubanjo
71' Stefan Čolović
76' ↓ S. Colovic ↑S. Nurulloev
Brahima Diarra 77'
Jadsom 78'
83' ↓ Z. Abdirakhmatov ↑D. Abdunazarov
Caio Canedo 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nasaf
Goalkeepers
Abduvohid Ne'matov 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
G'olib G'aybullaev 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Alibek Davronov 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Sherzod Nasrullayev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Z. Abdirakhmatov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Mukhitdinov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Stefan Čolović
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Sardorbek Bakhromov 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Dragan Ćeran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Adenis Shala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Husain Norchaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Oleksandr Vorobey 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Asilbek Numonov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Igor Golban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuhrat Muhammadiyev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sukhrob Nurulloyev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oybek Bozorov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Halilov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Abdunazarov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Otubanjo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Al Wahda FC
Goalkeepers
Mohamed Al Shamsi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Alaeddine Zouhir 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Lucas Pimenta 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
73
Passes
8
Duels
Favor Ogbu
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
R. Amaral
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bernardo Folha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Jadsom
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
67
Passes
8
Duels
Mohammad Ghorbani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahima Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Facundo Kruspzky 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dušan Tadić
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Hazaa Ammar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gonçalo Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bader Nasser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdelaziz Al Balushi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darko Lazovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Canedo 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Z. Ahmed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Burghash
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Dehghan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Ali
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Abdullah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Pradas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nasaf
Al Wahda FC
Nasaf
Al Wahda FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Al Wahda Edge Nasaf in High-Octane Qarshi Encounter
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Al Wahda FC solidified their top-four ambitions with a hard-fought away victory, leaving Nasaf rooted to the bottom of the table after a relentless attacking display.
Pressure Mounts in Qarshi
The atmosphere at the Markaziy Stadium Qarshi was charged as Nasaf looked to snap a losing streak against a formidable Al Wahda FC. From the opening exchanges, the visitors established a high tempo, seeking to exploit gaps in the home side's defensive structure. An Intensity rating of 5.6 reflects a match that rarely paused for breath, as the two sides combined for a total of 27 shots. Al Wahda FC controlled possession with 51%, utilizing their technical superiority in the middle of the pitch to dictate the pace. While the Nasaf backline remained disciplined early on, the sheer volume of entries into the final third from the Emirati side signaled that a breakthrough was only a matter of time.
The Breaking Point
The tactical Balance of the match, rated at 2.1, eventually tipped in favor of the visitors as their relentless pressure turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery. With 13 shots coming from inside the box, the Al Wahda FC frontline tested the reflexes of the Nasaf goalkeeper, who recorded an impressive six saves to keep the hosts in contention. However, the visitors' clinical edge finally told, breaking the deadlock and forcing the home side to abandon their conservative shape. Despite the low Upset Factor, the match briefly flirted with drama as Nasaf pushed for a leveller, but their lack of a true "sniper" in front of goal—registering only two shots on target—prevented them from fully capitalizing on their spells of possession.
Resolution and Table Implications
The final whistle confirmed a 1-2 victory for Al Wahda FC, a result that underscores the significant Stakes involved in the AFC Champions League race. This win sees the visitors maintain their grip on 4th position, carrying the momentum of a three-match winning streak into their next fixture. Conversely, the result is a bitter pill for Nasaf, who now occupy 12th place with just one point from seven games. While the statistical distribution of goals made for an evenly-matched thriller, the gulf in quality in the final third was evident. The visitors return home with three points, while the hosts must urgently address a defense that has now conceded 16 goals this season.
Key Questions
Who won the match between Nasaf and Al Wahda FC?
Al Wahda FC won the match 1-2.
Where was the match played?
The match was held at the Markaziy Stadium Qarshi.
What is Al Wahda FC's current position in the standings?
Al Wahda FC currently sits in 4th place.
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.
Survival Instincts vs. Elite Momentum
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A desperate Nasaf must find their first win of the campaign at Markaziy Stadium Qarshi to avoid an early exit from the AFC Champions League league stage.
The Setup
The gulf in Form between these two sides could not be wider. Nasaf enters this fixture rooted to the bottom of the table with a single point from seven matches, a run defined by defensive fragility and a lack of clinical edge. Conversely, Al Wahda FC arrives in Uzbekistan riding a wave of three consecutive wins, occupying 4th place and looking to secure direct qualification for the next round. While the Stakes remain high for the hosts, the competitive Balance is heavily tilted toward the visitors, who have managed to combine defensive solidity with efficient finishing throughout this league phase.
Key Battle
The game will be decided by whether the Nasaf midfield can disrupt the rhythm of F. Kruspzky and Jadsom Silva. Al Wahda’s duo has been instrumental in transitioning play from defense to attack, often finding gaps in retreating backlines. Nasaf’s defensive unit, which has conceded 16 goals already this season, will need to stay compact to prevent the Emirati side from dictated the tempo. The physical presence of Lucas Pimenta at the back for the visitors suggests that Nasaf's aerial route to goal will be largely nullified.
Our Prediction
Expect Al Wahda FC to dominate possession from the outset. Nasaf will likely sit deep to avoid another heavy defeat, but their lack of confidence is palpable. The visitors' quality in the final third should eventually break the deadlock before half-time, forcing Nasaf to commit players forward and leaving them vulnerable on the counter-attack. A professional performance from the away side should see them depart with all three points and a clean sheet. 0-2.