AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 1, West
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1 - 1 FT Tractor Sazi
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
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
Domagoj Drožđek 50'
Domagoj Drožđek 51'
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
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Igor Gomes 
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
74
Passes
3
Duels
Renan 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mersad Seifi 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Midfielders
H. Al Meqebaali
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Harib Abdalla 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nemanja Maksimović
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Saeed Ezatolahi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Guilherme
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Sultan Adil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Moanes Dabbur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Walid Abbas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauan Santos
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Gaston Alvarez Suarez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Federico Cartabia
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Sebastian Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri Cesar
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Breno Cascardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reza Ghandipour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Juma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adyson
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
Alireza Beiranvand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aleksandar Sedlar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shojae Khalilzadeh 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Mohammad Naderi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
D. Esmaeilifar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Mehdi Hashemnejad 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mehdi Shiri
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Igor Postonjski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domagoj Drožđek 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Forwards
Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomislav Štrkalj 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Marko Johansson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adib Zarei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sadegh Moharrami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tibor Halilović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mehdi Torabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odiljon Hamrobekov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Regi Lushkja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saeid Karimazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mehrdad Mohammadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masoud Kazemayni
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 1 - 1 | Tractor Sazi | AFC Champions League | Al Rashid Stadium |
09/16/2025
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Win
Tractor Sazi Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +2 | WAl-Ahli Jeddah 4 - 2 Nasaf (15-09-2025) |
| 2 | Sharjah FC | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | WSharjah FC 4 - 3 Al-Gharafa (15-09-2025) |
| 3 | Al Wahda FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WAl Wahda FC 2 - 1 Al-Ittihad FC (15-09-2025) |
| 4 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WAl-Hilal Saudi FC 2 - 1 Al-Duhail SC (16-09-2025) |
| 5 | Tractor Sazi | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DShabab Al Ahli Dubai 1 - 1 Tractor Sazi (16-09-2025) |
| 6 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DShabab Al Ahli Dubai 1 - 1 Tractor Sazi (16-09-2025) |
| 7 | Al Sadd | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DAl Shorta 1 - 1 Al Sadd (15-09-2025) |
| 8 | Al Shorta | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DAl Shorta 1 - 1 Al Sadd (15-09-2025) |
| 9 | Al-Gharafa | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 | LSharjah FC 4 - 3 Al-Gharafa (15-09-2025) |
| 10 | Al-Duhail SC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LAl-Hilal Saudi FC 2 - 1 Al-Duhail SC (16-09-2025) |
| 11 | Al-Ittihad FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LAl Wahda FC 2 - 1 Al-Ittihad FC (15-09-2025) |
| 12 | Nasaf | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -2 | LAl-Ahli Jeddah 4 - 2 Nasaf (15-09-2025) |
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
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Tractor Sazi
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Tractor Sazi
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Tactical Caution Rules the Desert
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A low-intensity opener where the objective is to avoid an early setback rather than make a bold continental statement.
The Setup
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai welcomes Tractor Sazi to the Al-Rashid Stadium for a League Phase clash that feels more like a chess match than a shootout. The Form metrics for both sides suggest a tentative start; the hosts sit sixth domestically with a Form rating of 2.5, while Tractor Sazi arrives in better spirits despite a lower overall Balance score. With S. Azmoun leading the line for the Dubai outfit, there is goal-scoring pedigree on the pitch, but the overall Stars rating of 2.0 suggests this won't be a star-studded gala.
Key Battle
The match will be decided in the engine room. The home side's midfield duo of N. Maksimović and E. Irala must provide the screen necessary to stifle Tractor Sazi's transitions. Their primary objective will be to track A. Hosseinzadeh, who serves as the visitors' main creative spark. If the Shabab Al Ahli midfield can dominate the physical duels, they will starve the Iranian side of service, though creating their own clear-cut chances remains a concern.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey 1-1 draw. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai will likely enjoy more of the ball, but their lack of clinical efficiency in recent matches suggests they will struggle to break down a disciplined Tractor Sazi block. The visitors will be content to sit deep and counter, leading to a split of the points that keeps both sides safely within the early hunt for the top-24 playoff spots.