AFC Champions League League Phase West - 1

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1 - 1 FT Tractor Sazi

Al Rashid Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
25
FT
Tue, Sep 16
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
1-1
Tractor Sazi
⚡ Intensity 26
⚖️ Balance 16
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Shabab Al Ahli siege ends in stalemate

Siege at Al-Rashid Ends in Frustrating Stalemate

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. Despite a relentless offensive barrage and a late numerical advantage, Shabab Al Ahli could not find the knockout blow against a resilient Tractor Sazi side that refused to buckle under immense pressure.

A Dominant Opening at Al-Rashid Stadium

The match at Al-Rashid Stadium began with a clear hierarchy as the home side, Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, immediately seized the initiative. Orchestrating play from the centre of the pitch, the Dubai-based outfit dominated possession with a 63% share, pinning the visitors deep into their own half. The tactical setup was clear: an aggressive attacking siege designed to overwhelm the Iranian defense. An Intensity score of 4.3 reflects the relentless tempo maintained by the hosts, who utilized the full width of the pitch to stretch the opposition. Despite the lopsided nature of the play, the Balance rating of 1.6 suggests that while one side held the ball, the structural integrity of the match remained a contest of endurance versus efficiency in the early stages.

The Pivot: A Barrage of Shots and a Red Card

As the minutes ticked by, the pressure cooker atmosphere intensified. A combined barrage of 37 shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet the clinical edge was missing for the hosts. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai registered a staggering 29 attempts on goal, but with a shot accuracy of only 24%, they failed to turn their territorial dominance into a winning lead. The turning point appeared to arrive when Tractor Sazi were reduced to ten men following a red card. This shift in the Stakes forced the visitors into a desperate defensive shell. Despite the numerical superiority, the home side's frustrations grew as the Tractor Sazi goalkeeper produced six vital saves to keep the scores level, frustrating a frontline that seemed destined to find the net.

Resolution: Stalemate and Missed Opportunities

The final whistle brought a sense of disbelief to the Al-Rashid Stadium crowd. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai had done everything but secure the three points, finishing with 14 corners and 25 key passes. For Tractor Sazi, the 1-1 draw felt like a victory given the circumstances of the red card and the constant pressure they weathered. An Upset Factor of 0.0 indicates that while the result was a draw, it did not represent a complete shock to the system, but rather a failure of the dominant side to capitalize on their 212 total attacks. As the teams share the points, the hosts will rue their lack of precision in the final third, while the visitors return home with their pride and a hard-earned point intact.

Key Questions

Why did Shabab Al Ahli Dubai fail to win despite 29 shots?

Their poor shot accuracy of 24% and six crucial saves by the visiting goalkeeper prevented them from converting dominance into goals.

How did the red card affect the match outcome?

The red card forced Tractor Sazi into a defensive block, which they successfully maintained to secure a 1-1 draw.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
63%
37%
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 63%
Tractor Sazi 37%
Shots
29
8
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 29
Tractor Sazi 8
Shots on Target
7
2
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 7
Tractor Sazi 2
Expected Goals (xG)
0.00
0.00
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 0.00
Tractor Sazi 0.00
Passes
514
294
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 514
Tractor Sazi 294
Pass Accuracy
92%
81%
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 92%
Tractor Sazi 81%
Corners
8
6
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 8
Tractor Sazi 6
Fouls
12
9
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 12
Tractor Sazi 9
Yellow Cards
2
1
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 2
Tractor Sazi 1
Red Cards
0
1
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 0
Tractor Sazi 1

Match Events

T. Strkalj (S. Khalilzadeh) 14'
39' 🔄 N. Maksimovic G. Alvarez
45'+3 🟨 Guilherme Bala
HT
46' 🔄 H. Suhail F. Cartabia
46' 🔄 M. Seifi Kauan Santos
57' 🔄 S. Adil Yuri Cesar
T. Strkalj T. Halilovic 🔄 57'
65' Guilherme
76' 🔄 S. Ezatolahi R. Ghandipour
M. Shiri O. Khamrobekov 🔄 78'
M. Hashemnejad M. Kazemayni 🔄 90'+3
90'+6 🟨 Kauan Santos
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

Defenders
Mateus Henrique
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
I. Gomes
MAGNET
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
74
Passes
3
Duels
Renan
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Seifi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
H. Al Meqebaali
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Suhail
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
N. Maksimovic
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
S. Ezatolahi
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Guilherme
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Forwards
S. Adil
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
M. Dabbur
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
W. Abbas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauan Santos
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
G. Alvarez
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Cartabia
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Gonzalez Baquero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri Cesar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Breno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ghandipour
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Al Mansouri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adyson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Waleed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Boualam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Tractor Sazi

Goalkeepers
A. Beiranvand
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Sedlar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Khalilzadeh
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
M. Naderi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Esmaeilifar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Hashemnejad
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Shiri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
I. Postonjski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Drozdek
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Forwards
A. Hosseinzadeh
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Strkalj
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
M. Johansson
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Zarei
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Moharrami
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Halilovic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Torabi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Khamrobekov
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Lushkja
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Karimazar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mohammadi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kazemayni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Faraji
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
16/09/2025 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1 - 1 Tractor Sazi AFC Champions League Al Rashid Stadium
16/09/2025
AFC Champions League Al Rashid Stadium
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Win
Tractor Sazi Win
Draw

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