AFC Champions League League Phase West - 3
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 4 - 1 FT Nasaf
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' F. Cartabia (Guilherme)
Z. Abdirakhmatov (S. Bakhromov) 10'
27' Renan (F. Cartabia)
41' Mateusao (S. Ezatolahi)
HT
↓ S. Mukhammadiev ↑S. Colovic 46'
↓ S. Mukhitdinov ↑O. Bozorov 46'
49' Renan
↓ I. Golban ↑J. Sidikov 62'
↓ A. Shala ↑K. Norchaev 62'
71' ↓ M. Seifi ↑I. Gomes
Javokhir Sidikov 72'
72' ↓ Mateusao ↑Breno
72' ↓ Mateus Henrique ↑Kauan Santos
↓ Z. Abdirakhmatov ↑D. Abdunazarov 80'
85' ↓ S. Ezatolahi ↑D. Garcia
88' ↓ M. Dabbur ↑Thiago
90' Breno (Guilherme)
Alibek Davronov 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Defenders
Mateus Henrique 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
B. Planic 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Renan 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Seifi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
71
Entry
Midfielders
H. Al Meqebaali
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Cartabia
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
N. Maksimovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ezatolahi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Guilherme 
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
2
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
BENCH
H. Hamza 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaiky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauan Santos
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Al Nuaimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Gonzalez Baquero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Breno 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Adyson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Boualam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Thiago
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nasaf
Goalkeepers
O. Vorobey 
MAGNET
44
Activity
44
Activity
44
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
S. Mukhammadiev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
I. Golban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
A. Davronov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nasrullaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Mukhitdinov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Z. Abdirakhmatov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
U. Eshmurodov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Bakhromov
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
D. Ceran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
A. Shala 
GHOST
9
Actions
9
Actions
62
Minutes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
A. Nematov
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
J. Sidikov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nurulloev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Colovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Bozorov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Norchaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
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
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2024 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 3 - 2 | Nasaf | AFC Cup | Rashid Stadium |
| 02/10/2024 | Nasaf | 2 - 1 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | AFC Cup | Markaziy Stadion |
04/12/2024
02/10/2024
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Win
Nasaf 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
Ruthless Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Overwhelm Nasaf at Al-Rashid Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A dominant display from the hosts saw them climb to 6th place while sentencing Nasaf to their sixth defeat of the season.
The Siege Begins
From the opening moments at Al-Rashid Stadium, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai established a rhythm that the visitors simply could not disrupt. While both sides technically edged possession at 50% apiece, the quality of that possession was worlds apart. The hosts initiated a relentless attacking siege, peppering the goal with 21 total shots compared to just 7 from the visitors. This disparity in offensive output defined the early tempo, as the Dubai-based side exploited gaps in the Nasaf defensive shape with surgical precision. An Intensity score of 8.3 highlights the frantic pace set by the home side, who refused to let their Uzbek opponents breathe. Every turnover was met with a rapid transition, forcing the Nasaf backline into desperate clearances and early fouls to stem the tide.
The Pivot
The true turning point arrived through sustained set-piece pressure. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai earned a staggering 11 corners throughout the match, turning every dead-ball situation into a high-stakes lottery for the Nasaf defense. This constant aerial bombardment, combined with 14 shots from inside the box, eventually broke the visitors' resolve. While Nasaf attempted to maintain a level of Balance with an equal share of the ball, their inability to create big chances—registering zero for the match—left them toothless on the counter. The pressure told not just on the scoreboard but in the referee’s notebook, as the frustrated visitors picked up four yellow cards while trying to contain the waves of red and white. The clinical nature of the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai forward unit ensured that the 3.0 shot ratio was reflected in a widening lead.
Resolution
By the time the final phase arrived, the contest had shifted from a competitive fixture into a masterclass in clinical finishing. The 4-1 scoreline accurately reflected the gulf in class seen on the pitch, with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai moving to 11 points and solidifying their position in the upper half of the table. For Nasaf, this sixth loss in seven games leaves them in a precarious 12th position, anchored by a dismal goal difference. The Stakes of the match were high for both, but only one side showed the necessary 'Sniper' edge in the final third. As the whistle blew, the disparity was clear: 28 total shots and 9 on target between the two sides told a story of one-way traffic. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai’s form takes a positive turn, while the visitors must return to Uzbekistan searching for answers to their defensive fragility.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai's relentless attacking siege, featuring 21 shots and 11 corners, created constant scoring opportunities that overwhelmed a struggling Nasaf defense at Al-Rashid Stadium.
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.
Shabab Al Ahli Poised to Push Nasaf to the Brink
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. This clash at the Al-Rashid Stadium represents a massive opportunity for the hosts to secure their path toward the top-eight qualification spots against a side in total freefall.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League enters its third matchday of the League Phase, the pressure is mounting. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai enters this contest with a respectable Form rating of 5.2, having secured 11 points from their opening seven domestic and continental fixtures. In stark contrast, Nasaf arrives in Dubai with a season that is quickly unraveling; they sit 12th in the standings with just a single point. This match is framed by a survive-and-advance narrative where the Stakes score of 4.0 highlights the urgency for the visitors to find a pulse before their campaign is mathematically extinguished.
Key Battle
The primary tactical friction will occur between Shabab Al Ahli’s potent attacking trio and Nasaf's porous defensive line. With a Balance rating of 3.5, the tactical disparity is evident. The hosts will look to S. Azmoun to exploit a defense that has conceded 16 goals in just seven games. Supported by N. Maksimović and E. Irala in the engine room, the Dubai-based side should control the tempo entirely. Nasaf's defensive unit has struggled with structural integrity all season, and they face a daunting task to keep a clean sheet against such localized firepower.
Our Prediction
Expect a one-sided affair where Shabab Al Ahli dominates possession from the first whistle. The Stars rating of 1.9 suggests this isn't a star-studded gala, but the quality gap is wide enough for a comfortable 3-0 home victory. Nasaf’s lack of confidence will likely lead to early concessions, allowing the hosts to rotate their squad late in the second half as they coast toward the three points.