AFC Champions League League Phase West - 3
Sharjah FC 0 - 5 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 (M. Hashemnejad) 8'
R. Lushkja (A. Hosseinzadeh) 11'
38' Marcus Meloni
M. Hashemnejad (A. Hosseinzadeh) 40'
D. Esmaeilifar (T. Strkalj) 45'
HT
46' ↓ M. Meloni ↑Khaled Ebraheim
46' ↓ A. Taarabt ↑Luan Pereira
46' ↓ M. Hassan ↑Igor Coronado
67' ↓ Caio Lucas ↑S. Guarirapa
67' ↓ Biro ↑O. Camara
↓ R. Lushkja ↑M. Torabi 69'
↓ T. Strkalj ↑S. Moharrami 77'
↓ M. Hashemnejad ↑M. Kazemayni 77'
M. Kazemayni 84'
↓ A. Sedlar ↑F. Faraji 87'
↓ D. Esmaeilifar ↑M. Mohammadi 87'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sharjah FC
Goalkeepers
D. Mohamed
SIEVE
38%
Save %
38%
Save %
5
Conceded
3
Saves
Defenders
M. Meloni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Cho Yu-Min
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
77
Passes
7
Duels
V. Prijovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Abdulrahman
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Biro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
F. Fetai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Taarabt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Caio Lucas
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
48
Passes
6
Duels
R. Manaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
A. Al Hosani
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Katinic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khaled Ebraheim
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
M. Suroor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Poblete
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Ben Larbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luan Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rashid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ibrahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Coronado
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
S. Guarirapa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tractor Sazi
Goalkeepers
A. Beiranvand
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
A. Sedlar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Khalilzadeh
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Naderi
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
D. Esmaeilifar
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Hashemnejad
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
M. Shiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Halilovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Hosseinzadeh
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Forwards
R. Lushkja
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.7
Rating
T. Strkalj
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
M. Johansson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Zarei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Moharrami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Darvishaali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Torabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Khamrobekov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Karimazar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mohammadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kazemayni
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
F. Faraji
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
I. Postonjski
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2023 | Tractor Sazi | 1 - 3 | Sharjah FC | AFC Champions League | Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium |
| 29/04/2021 | Sharjah FC | 0 - 2 | Tractor Sazi | AFC Champions League | Sharjah Stadium |
| 17/04/2021 | Tractor Sazi | 0 - 0 | Sharjah FC | AFC Champions League | Sharjah Stadium |
22/08/2023
29/04/2021
17/04/2021
Sharjah FC Win
Tractor Sazi 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
Tractor Sazi's Five-Goal Blitz Stuns Sharjah
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A clinical finishing masterclass by the visitors turned a statistically even contest into a humiliating night for the hosts.
A Relentless Start at Sharjah Stadium
The atmosphere at Sharjah Stadium was electric as Sharjah FC hosted the high-flying visitors, but the home crowd was quickly silenced. Despite Sharjah FC edging possession with 52%, they were unable to contain a side that looked dangerous every time they crossed the halfway line. An Intensity rating of 7.1 highlights a match defined by constant forward movement, as both teams contributed to a staggering total of 27 shots. However, while the hosts struggled to turn their 512 passes into clear-cut opportunities, the visitors displayed a frightening level of efficiency from the outset. The tactical setup from Tractor Sazi focused on rapid transitions, exploiting the gaps left by a Sharjah defensive line that pushed too high, too early, setting the stage for a dominant continental display.
Clinical Finishing Decides the Pivot
The turning point was not a single incident, but a sustained period of clinical execution that left the Sharjah FC faithful in disbelief. Although the match maintained a high volume of attempts, the Balance score of 0.0 reflects how one-sided the scoreboard became once the visitors found their rhythm. Tractor Sazi's frontline was in predatory form, managing eight shots on target and converting five of them into goals. In contrast, Sharjah FC saw their three shots on target comfortably dealt with. This disparity in the final third was the defining factor; while Sharjah played with 88% passing accuracy, they lacked the "Sniper" edge required at this level. The visitors' ability to create three big chances and finish nearly all of them effectively ended the contest before the final whistle even loomed.
Continental Implications and Morale
The final whistle confirmed a 0-5 victory for the visitors, a result that carries significant Stakes for both clubs' trajectories in the AFC Champions League. For Tractor Sazi, this win extends a superb run of form and solidifies their position as one of the competition's most dangerous sides, having now secured four wins in their last five matches. Conversely, Sharjah FC must go back to the drawing board after a defeat that highlights severe defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of creative spark despite their territorial control. With 14 goals conceded across their campaign so far, the pressure on the Sharjah management is mounting. This result was not just a loss of three points, but a statement of intent from a Tractor Sazi team that appears ready to challenge for the highest honours.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
The result was driven by Tractor Sazi's clinical finishing, converting 8 shots on target into 5 goals, despite Sharjah FC holding 52% of the possession.
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 Continental Survival Meets Tractor's Away Juggernaut
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. This knockout-style encounter pits Sharjah’s desperate need for a home turnaround against a Tractor Sazi side that has mastered the art of winning on the road.
The Setup
The lights at Sharjah Stadium will illuminate a match that feels more like a final than a group stage fixture. For Sharjah FC, the narrative is one of survival. Currently sitting 9th and reeling from a defensive record that has conceded 14 goals in seven games, the hosts are clinging to their continental ambitions. A Form rating of 7.0 suggests they are competitive, but their recent DLWLL run tells a story of inconsistency that could be fatal in this knockout environment.
Conversely, Tractor Sazi arrives as the division's Form elite. Occupying 3rd place with four wins in their last five, the Iranian outfit has evolved into away-day specialists with a 66.7% win rate on their travels. While the match carries a modest Stars score of 1.9 due to a lack of global household names, the presence of A. Hosseinzadeh ensures the visitors possess the clinical edge required to exploit Sharjah's fragile backline.
Key Battle
The tactical friction lies between the Sharjah attacking trident and Tractor's disciplined transition defense. The hosts will look to Luanzinho, Saldanha, and Caio Lucas to overwhelm the visitors early. However, Tractor Sazi’s ability to absorb pressure and strike through Hosseinzadeh has been their hallmark this season. If Sharjah’s midfield cannot provide cover, their attacking intent will leave them exposed to the counter-attacks that have defined Tractor’s away dominance.
Our Prediction
Expect a high-scoring affair with a combined 3.7 goals-per-game average between these two. Sharjah will find the net through their individual quality upfront, but Tractor Sazi’s superior Balance and momentum should see them through. The Iranians are likely to weather an early storm before clinical finishing secures a 1-2 victory, pushing Sharjah to the brink of elimination.