AFC Champions League League Phase West - 8
Sharjah FC 1 - 2 FT Nasaf
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
21' G. Poblete
B. Abdikholikov (Z. Abdirakhmatov) 30'
HT
63' ↓ A. Ghanim ↑Cho Yu-Min
63' ↓ Khaled Ebraheim ↑F. Ben Larbi
U. Eshmurodov 70'
71' ↓ Igor Coronado ↑O. Camara
↓ S. Mukhitdinov ↑D. Abdunazarov 74'
↓ B. Abdikholikov ↑K. Sokari 74'
80' Caio Lucas
D. Abdunazarov (S. Bakhromov) 87'
89' ↓ G. Poblete ↑M. Rashid
90' ↓ Caio Lucas ↑F. Fetai
↓ A. Shala ↑D. Usmonov 90'+2
↓ O. Rustamov ↑Y. Berdirahmonov 90'+2
M. Rakhmatov 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sharjah FC
Goalkeepers
Adel Al Hosani 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Khaled Aldhanhani 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Abdullah Ghanim
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rafael Pereira 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
Leandrinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Majed Suroor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerónimo Poblete 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
54%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Igor Coronado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Luan Pereira 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Matheus Saldanha 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Caio 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Khaled Tawhid 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Darwish bin Habib
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yu-min Cho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maro Katinić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vladimir Prijović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Firas Ben Al Arbi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Majid Rashid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Majed Hassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arshia Sarshogh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Feta Fetai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousmane Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mayed Saeed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nasaf
Goalkeepers
Abduvokhid Nematov
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Zafarmurod Abdurakhmatov
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Golib Gaybullaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Umar Eshmuradov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alibek Davronov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sharof Mukhiddinov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sardorbek Bakhromov 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Oybek Rustamov
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Murodbek Rahmatov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Adenis Shala
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Bobur Abdikholikov 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Samandar Murodboyev
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diyorbek Abdunazarov 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Akramzhon Komilov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kuvonchbek Khushvaktov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bakhodir Khalilov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dilshod Murtozoev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yashnarbek Berdirahmonov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kingsley Sokari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davronbek Usmonov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2023 | Nasaf | 1 - 1 | Sharjah FC | AFC Champions League | Markaziy Stadion |
| 23/10/2023 | Sharjah FC | 1 - 0 | Nasaf | AFC Champions League | Sharjah Stadium |
06/11/2023
23/10/2023
Sharjah FC Win
Nasaf Win
Draw
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
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
Nasaf Stun Sharjah with Late Super-Sub Heroics
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. A tactical arm-wrestle transformed into a late thriller as Nasaf’s bench proved the difference in a high-stakes continental clash.
Nasaf Find the Early Breakthrough
The match at Sharjah Stadium burst into life with an unexpected Intensity that favored the visitors. While Sharjah FC edged possession with 54%, they struggled to penetrate a disciplined backline led by Golib Gaybullaev. The breakthrough arrived in the 30th minute when B. Abdikholikov clinicaly converted a chance provided by Zafarmurod Abdurakhmatov. This early goal shifted the Balance of the match, forcing the hosts to abandon their patient build-up and commit more bodies forward. Despite the creative efforts of Luan Pereira, who pulled the strings in midfield, Sharjah lacked the finishing touch required to punish the Uzbek side before the interval.
The Penalty Pivot and Sharjah’s Surge
As the clock ticked toward the final whistle, the Stakes reached a boiling point. Sharjah’s persistence finally paid off in the 80th minute when a lapse in the Nasaf box led to a penalty. Caio Lucas stepped up and coolly dispatched the spot-kick, leveling the score and seemingly salvaging a point for the home side. The momentum appeared to have swung entirely in favor of the Emiratis, who dominated the territory and racked up 12 total shots. However, Nasaf manager’s tactical gamble to introduce fresh legs would soon provide a high Upset Factor that silenced the home crowd and redefined the narrative of the evening.
Abdunazarov Delivers the Final Blow
With just three minutes of normal time remaining, the ultimate twist unfolded. D. Abdunazarov, who had only been on the pitch for thirteen minutes after coming on as a substitute, ghosted into the area to connect with a delivery from S. Bakhromov. His 87th-minute winner was a masterclass in timing, breaking the deadlock just as Sharjah were hunting for a winner themselves. The result leaves Nasaf celebrating a vital away win that defies their recent form. For Sharjah, it is a bitter pill to swallow after controlling much of the ball but failing to secure their defensive lines in the dying embers of a fiercely contested match.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Luan Pereira?
Actually, Luan Pereira was the standout performer for Sharjah, but the dramatic 87th-minute winner was scored by Nasaf's D. Abdunazarov to seal the victory.
How did substitute Luan Pereira change the game?
Luan Pereira actually started the match and was Sharjah's best player; it was Nasaf's substitute D. Abdunazarov who truly changed the game with his late goal.
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.
Sharjah’s Final Push Against Winless Nasaf
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. A clash of porous defenses offers Sharjah a clear path to solidify their knockout aspirations against a side yet to taste victory.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League league phase reaches its climax at Sharjah Stadium on February 16, 2026, the narratives for these two clubs couldn't be more divergent. Sharjah FC enters the fray sitting in 9th place, hovering right on the edge of the direct qualification conversation. However, their Form rating of 4.8 reflects a side that has struggled for consistency, losing three of their last five matches. Across the pitch, Nasaf arrives as the basement dwellers of the West region, having managed a solitary point from seven outings. The Stakes might feel low for the visitors, but for Sharjah, this is about securing momentum before the knockout rounds begin.
Key Battle
This match will be decided by which defense collapses first. Both teams share a worrying statistic: they concede an average of 3.0 goals per game. Without a high Balance score to rely on, Sharjah will lean heavily on their offensive unit. The primary tactical intrigue lies in how Nasaf’s low block—which has shipped 16 goals this campaign—copes with the movement of Saldanha and Luanzinho. Sharjah possesses the Stars to punish errors, whereas Nasaf has frequently looked overwhelmed when forced to defend deep for sustained periods.
Our Prediction
While the overall quality suggests a "skip" for neutral viewers, the sheer volume of defensive errors guarantees goals. Sharjah should dominate possession and eventually break through Nasaf's fragile structure. Expect Caio Lucas to pull the strings in a match that looks destined to end 3-1 in favor of the hosts, as Nasaf simply lacks the clinical edge to exploit Sharjah's own defensive lapses.