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Sharjah FC Secures Narrow Victory Against Al-Ahli Jeddah in AFC Champions League
Jeddah hosted a tightly contested AFC Champions League match where Sharjah FC narrowly defeated Al-Ahli Jeddah. The game, held at the Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City, was characterized by high intensity and numerous yellow cards, reflecting the tension on the field.
Al-Ahli Jeddah dominated possession with 61%, but failed to convert that superiority into goals. Of their 8 shot attempts, only one was on target, indicating a lack of precision in their attack. The team also generated 6 corners but failed to capitalize on them.
Sharjah FC, with 39% possession, opted for a more direct style of play. Of their 7 shots, 2 found the target, demonstrating greater effectiveness. Despite having less possession, Sharjah FC defended well and took advantage of their opportunities.
The match was marked by yellow cards. Sharjah FC received four cautions, while Al-Ahli Jeddah saw three of their players booked. A goal by O. Camara in the 81st minute, assisted by Luan Pereira, gave Sharjah FC the victory. In the final minutes of the game, a goal by Al-Ahli Jeddah was disallowed by VAR due to an offside, sealing the win for the visiting team. The Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev officiated the match.
Substitutions sharjah fc: at minute 58 F. Ben Larbi came in and Igor Coronado went out., at minute 58 M. Rashid came in and F. Fetai went out., at minute 69 Cho Yu-Min came in and M. Katinic went out., at minute 69 R. Manaj came in and O. Camara went out., at minute 90 Khaled Ebraheim came in and V. Prijovic went out.
Substitutions al-ahli jeddah: at minute 64 M. Abdulrahman came in and Z. Al Hawsawi went out., at minute 64 E. Millot came in and Galeno went out., at minute 64 R. Mahrez came in and Matheus Goncalves went out., at minute 76 F. Al Rashidi came in and I. Toney went out., at minute 83 S. Abu Al Shamat came in and F. Kessie went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Ahli Jeddah
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Sharjah FC
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