AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16
Tractor Sazi 0 - 3 FT Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Breno 16'
35' A. Sedlar
HT
52' A. Beiranvand
55' ↓ D. Drozdek ↑M. Johansson
56' ↓ A. Sedlar ↑F. Faraji
63' S. Khalilzadeh
↓ Breno ↑D. Garcia 64'
Yuri Cesar 65'
S. Azmoun 66'
↓ S. Azmoun ↑Mateusao 70'
↓ S. Adil ↑M. Al Mansouri 71'
S. Ezatolahi (M. Al Mansouri) 80'
↓ Yuri Cesar ↑Joao Marcelo 81'
↓ Kauan Santos ↑M. Seifi 81'
81' ↓ M. Naderi ↑M. Kazemayni
85' ↓ S. Khalilzadeh ↑M. Kor
85' ↓ M. Hashemnejad ↑S. Moharrami
Mateusao (Guilherme) 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tractor Sazi
Goalkeepers
Alireza Beiranvand 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Defenders
Danial Esmaeilifar 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Sedlar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Shoja Khalilzadeh
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Mohammad Naderi 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Mehdi Hashemnejad 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Odildzhon Khamrobekov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tibor Halilović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mehdi Torabi
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domagoj Drozdek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
BENCH
Marko Johansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Farshad Faraji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milad Kor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mehdi Shiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sadegh Moharrami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Regi Lushkja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seyed Mehdi Hosseini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masoud Kazemayni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
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
Amirali Khorrami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomislav Štrkalj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Goalkeepers
Hamad Al Meqebaali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Igor Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bogdan Planic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renan 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
75
Passes
5
Duels
Kauan Santos
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Midfielders
Breno Cascardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Saeid Ezatolahi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Yuri César 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7
Rating
Sultan Adil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Guilherme Bala 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Sardar Azmoun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Rakan Waleed 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mersad Seifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walid Abbas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Damián García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammad Juma 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Sebastián González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Cartabia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eid Khamis Eid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateusão 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
João Marcelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Tractor Sazi Win
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Shabab Al Ahli Exploit Beiranvand Dismissal in Jeddah Masterclass
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A decisive second-half red card triggered a late collapse, allowing the Dubai side to march out of the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium with a quarter-final ticket.
The Tense Opening
The single-leg knockout format meant the Stakes were astronomical at the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium. Right from kickoff, Tractor Sazi set up a stubborn defensive block, attempting to frustrate a Shabab Al Ahli Dubai side that aggressively dominated possession with sixty-one percent of the ball. The Iranian outfit weathered the early storm, relying on precise tactical discipline rather than offensive ambition. Shabab Al Ahli probed tirelessly, orchestrating wave after wave of possession, but found themselves repeatedly hitting a wall. The presence of Renan anchoring the build-up play ensured the opposition rarely mounted meaningful counter-attacks. The sheer volume of forward movement showcased intent, yet the crucial final pass remained elusive during a deeply tactical first half. It was a classic cup-tie stalemate, simmering with underlying tension as both sides awaited a defining moment.
The Turning Point
The match required a monumental shift in Balance to break open, and it arrived in catastrophic fashion for the Iranian side. In the 52nd minute, A. Beiranvand committed a fatal error, receiving a straight red card for tripping an attacker. Reduced to ten men, the entire complexion of this Round of 16 tie mutated instantly. Substitute goalkeeper M. Johansson was thrown into the fire and performed heroically, registering three crucial saves in rapid succession. However, the relentless numerical advantage eventually overwhelmed them. The ultimate breakthrough came when Yuri Cesar stepped up to the spot, coolly converting a 65th-minute penalty to shatter the deadlock. This singular sequence obliterated the tactical blueprint, forcing the depleted side to abandon their defensive crouch and chase the game.
The Knockout Blow
Once the floodgates opened, the Intensity of the Dubai-based attackers proved too much for the exhausted, short-handed defence. The match was emphatically killed off in the 80th minute when S. Ezatolahi connected beautifully with a pass from substitute M. Al Mansouri, doubling the lead and extinguishing any lingering hopes of a miracle. The sheer attacking volume—eighteen shots in total with ten testing the keepers—highlighted their ruthless streak. Deep into stoppage time, substitute Mateusao applied the final coat of gloss, burying a clinical finish assisted by Guilherme. The dominant 3-0 victory emphatically books their ticket to the Quarter-finals. For the defeated, a harsh reality sets in: they must pack their bags and head home, left to rue the moment of madness.
Key Questions
How did the red card for A. Beiranvand impact the match?
His 52nd-minute dismissal left his side with ten men, shattering their defensive shape and directly leading to three unanswered goals.
What made Saeid Ezatolahi the Man of the Match?
He controlled the midfield pace, orchestrated attacking transitions, and sealed the pivotal victory with a beautifully struck 80th-minute goal.
What does this mean for Tractor Sazi's season?
Their continental cup run ends immediately. They must now pivot their focus entirely to maintaining their promising domestic league position.
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.
Survive or Go Home: Tractor Sazi Target Quarter-Finals
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Tractor Sazi's blistering form makes them favorites, but Shabab Al Ahli's knack for grinding out knockout results sets the stage for a tense, tight affair.
The Setup
Tractor Sazi walk into the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium on April 14, 2026, radiating confidence. Their impressive group stage run translates well into the knockout rounds, giving them a Form rating that signals pure danger for the visitors. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai arrive with a patchy recent record, but the sheer Stakes of a Round of 16 tie override past stumbles. It is survive or go home. Expect the UAE side to sit deep, testing the Balance of a Tractor midfield eager to dictate the tempo. A magnificent duel between the posts elevates the Stars rating for this clash—Alireza Beiranvand boasts incredible shot-stopping numbers for the hosts, while Hamad Al Meqebaali has recently proven himself as a penalty-saving hero for the visitors.
Key Battle
This match will be won or lost in the transition phases. Tractor Sazi will lean heavily on Regi Lushkja to find pockets of space and unlock a stubborn, low-block defense. However, the hosts cannot afford to overcommit. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai carry a severe counter-attacking threat through Breno Cascardo, whose clinical edge can punish any momentary defensive lapses.
Our Prediction
Tractor Sazi will dominate possession, probing for an opening while Shabab Al Ahli wait to strike on the break. Expect the hosts to finally breach the deep defensive line late in the second half, securing a narrow 1-0 victory to book their quarter-final ticket.