AFC Champions League League Phase West - 5
Nasaf 0 - 1 FT Tractor Sazi
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Lushkja (D. Esmaeilifar) 17'
HT
59' ↓ K. Norchaev ↑D. Abdunazarov
59' ↓ S. Nurulloev ↑S. Colovic
↓ R. Lushkja ↑M. Shiri 68'
73' Alibek Davronov
73' ↓ S. Mukhitdinov ↑J. Sidikov
↓ T. Halilovic ↑M. Torabi 84'
86' ↓ S. Bakhromov ↑I. Golban
86' ↓ A. Shala ↑Y. Otubanjo
↓ M. Hashemnejad ↑T. Strkalj 90'+3
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
S. Mukhammadiev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Eshmurodov 
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
87
Passes
6
Duels
A. Davronov
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
91
Passes
8
Duels
S. Nasrullaev 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
S. Mukhitdinov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Bakhromov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Nurulloev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
D. Ceran
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Shala 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
29%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Forwards
K. Norchaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
O. Vorobey 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Numonov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Gaybullaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Golban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sidikov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Colovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Khalilov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Abdunazarov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Ubaydullaev
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Otubanjo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tractor Sazi
Goalkeepers
A. Beiranvand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Moharrami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sedlar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Khalilzadeh
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
D. Esmaeilifar 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
M. Hashemnejad
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
O. Khamrobekov
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
61
Passes
10
Duels
T. Halilovic 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
A. Hosseinzadeh 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Forwards
R. Lushkja 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
D. Drozdek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Johansson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Zarei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Shiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Naderi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Faraji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Torabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Karimazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Strkalj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Khorrami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mohammadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kazemayni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -10
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 Tractor Sazi Silence Markaziy Stadium Qarshi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Tractor Sazi's clinical edge and defensive resilience secured a vital away win, leaving Nasaf rooted to the bottom of the table after a frustrating evening in Qarshi.
Nasaf Control the Tempo in Qarshi
The match at the Markaziy Stadium Qarshi began with Nasaf establishing a clear rhythm, as they controlled possession with a 56% share of the ball. The home side utilized their technical superiority in the middle of the pitch, completing 489 accurate passes to pin the visitors back. Despite this territorial dominance, the opening phase was defined by a tactical Balance score of 1.5, suggesting a match that remained finely poised despite the discrepancy in ball retention. Tractor Sazi seemed content to absorb the pressure, relying on a compact defensive shape that restricted the home side to mostly speculative efforts from distance. The atmosphere in the stands was one of expectant tension, as the Uzbek side looked to break their winless streak against a side sitting much higher in the continental standings.
Goalkeeper Heroics and High Volume Shooting
The middle period of the contest saw the Intensity rating climb to 2.6, as the match exploded into a barrage of attacking activity. A combined total of 28 shots turned the pitch into a frantic battleground, with both teams finding avenues to goal despite their differing styles. Tractor Sazi was particularly efficient, registering 8 shots on target from their 16 attempts. This surge in offensive output forced the goalkeepers into a starring role, with 10 saves recorded between the two shot-stoppers. The Nasaf goalkeeper was particularly busy, keeping his side in the hunt with seven crucial interventions. However, the turning point arrived when the Iranian side capitalized on a momentary lapse in the home defense, carving out the game's only goal to shift the momentum decisively in their favor.
Resilience Secures the Points
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes score of 1.0 reflected the urgent reality for both clubs. Nasaf threw everything forward in a desperate search for a leveling goal, racking up 140 total attacks and three corners, but the equalizer remained elusive. The visitors displayed remarkable discipline, avoiding a single booking while successfully managing the closing stages of this winner-takes-all encounter. For Tractor Sazi, this 1-0 victory consolidates their third-place position with 14 points, keeping their knockout stage dreams firmly alive. Conversely, the result is a bitter pill for the hosts, who remain stuck on a single point after seven matches. The final whistle brought a sense of relief for the traveling support, marking another step forward in a season where their clinical nature continues to yield results away from home.
Key Questions
What was the final score between Nasaf and Tractor Sazi?
Tractor Sazi won the match 1-0 away from home.
Where was the match played?
The match was held at the Markaziy Stadium Qarshi.
How many saves were made during the game?
The goalkeepers were highly active, making a combined total of 10 saves.
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.
Survival at Stake in Qarshi
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. This is a high-stakes survival mission for a winless Nasaf side facing a Tractor Sazi squad clinical enough to secure a direct path to the top-eight qualification spots.
The Setup
As we enter the fifth round of the AFC Champions League league phase, the narrative at Markaziy Stadium Qarshi is one of polar opposites. Tractor Sazi arrives as a verified away specialist, boasting a 66.7% win rate on the road this season. Their Form rating of 5.3 is buoyed by a four-match winning streak that has propelled them to third in the standings. Conversely, Nasaf is enduring a nightmare campaign; rooted to the bottom of the table with just one point, the Uzbek side has yet to record a victory in front of their home fans after four attempts. With the Stakes measured at 6.0, this match represents a "survive and advance" scenario where anything less than a win effectively ends Nasaf's continental dreams.
Key Battle
The defining conflict will feature Nasaf’s overworked defensive unit attempting to contain the creative fluidity of the Tractor Sazi engine room. Without specific stars named for the hosts, the burden falls on their collective shape to disrupt M. Torabi and O. Hamrobekov. These two have dictated the tempo for the Iranian side all season, providing the service that allows A. Hosseinzadeh to find pockets of space. If Nasaf's midfield cannot stem the flow of passes from Torabi, the pressure on their back line will eventually lead to a collapse.
Our Prediction
Expect a professional performance from the visitors. Tractor Sazi will likely dominate possession early, utilizing the width of the pitch to stretch a Nasaf side that has conceded 16 goals in just seven matches. While the Stars rating of 1.6 suggests a lack of global household names, the clinical efficiency of the Iranian attack should be the difference. We foresee a 0-2 victory for Tractor Sazi, as they exploit Nasaf's defensive fragility to secure three vital points and edge closer to the knockout phase.