Al Ittihad secured a resounding 4-1 victory over Al Jazira, advancing to the next round and eliminating their opponent from the qualifying stage.
By defeating Al Jazira 4-1 at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite qualifying round, Al Ittihad secured their place in the next round, effectively ending the home team's journey and officially eliminating them from the competition.
- 0'The match has started.
Al Jazira hosts Al Ittihad.
- 12'Bergwijn opened the scoring for Al Ittihad.
Minute 12,Steven BergwijnAl Ittihad opened the scoring with a goal from Moussa Diaby, making it 0-1. This precise finish gave the visitors the lead, even though Al Jazira had been the more proactive team from the start of the match.
- 13'Al Jazira increased the pressure in search of an equalizer.
Enter the game effectively to take the lead.0-1Al Ittihad currently holds the advantage in possession with a certain percentage.47-53In the 13th minute, however, Al Jazira were actively pushing forward in search of an equalizer, having had more shots on goal.4-1(hit the target)3-1) together2-0corner kick.
- 25'Al Jazira increased the pressure in search of an equalizer.
At the 25th minute, despite being behind,0-1Al Jazira, however, was the more determined team in their search for an equalizer. The home team had a superior number of shots on goal.7-2(hit the target)3-1) together3-2corner kick, while Al Ittihad deliberately played slowly with possession.48-52to preserve the advantage.
- 27'Willyan Rocha received a yellow card in the 27th minute.
27th minute,Willyan RochaHe received a yellow card from the referee after the foul. He was in a disadvantageous position.Al IttihadLeading 0-1, this yellow card further increased the psychological pressure on the players.Al Jazira.
- 29'Farhah Al-Shamrani received a yellow card in the 29th minute.
29th minute,Farhah Al-ShamraniHe received a yellow card from the referee after a foul. The match was intense with constant clashes between the two sides, while Al Ittihad still held a 0-1 lead.
- 37'Al Jazira pressed hard in search of an equalizer.
Despite being 0-1 down until the 37th minute, Al Jazira continued to push forward in an attempt to equalize. Although possession was balanced 50-50, the home team dominated, having a superior number of shots (8-2, 3-1 on target) and 4-2 corners compared to Al Ittihad.
- 38'Steven Bergwijn doubled Al Ittihad's lead.
38th minute,Moussa Diabyprecisely engineered toSteven BergwijnHe scored, putting Al Ittihad ahead 0-2. This crucial goal doubled Al Ittihad's lead and gave them a significant advantage over Al Jazira.
- 39'Khalifa Al-Hammadi received a yellow card in the 39th minute.
39th minute,Khalifa Al-HammadiHe received a yellow card from the referee. The fact that Al Ittihad conceded a goal in the 38th minute, making the score 0-2, put even more pressure on the defense.
- 44'Jan-Carlo Simić received a yellow card at the end of the first half.
44th minute,Jan-Carlo SimićHe received a yellow card from the referee after a foul. The repeated yellow cards, coupled with being 0-2 down against Al Ittihad, further increased the pressure on Al Jazira before halftime.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-2.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Al Ittihad made personnel changes at the start of the second half.
As soon as the second half began in the 46th minute, Al Ittihad made a substitution.Ahmed Al-Ghamdicame onto the field as a substitute forFarhah Al-ShamraniThe visiting team's coaching staff wanted to refresh their midfield in order to maintain their advantage, currently leading Al Jazira 2-0.
- 49'Al Ittihad maintained the initiative with a two-goal advantage.
In the 49th minute, Al Ittihad continued to control the tempo of the match with a 0-2 lead and possession rate of 45-55%. Although Al Jazira tried to push forward to find an equalizer with 8-4 shots and 4-2 corners, the visitors maintained their solid defense to protect their lead.
- 54'Houssem Aouar increased the score to 0-3 for Al Ittihad.
In the 54th minute, he received a pass fromJan-Carlo Simić,Houssem AouarAl Ittihad successfully finished the move, extending their lead to 0-3. The third goal gave the visitors a comfortable advantage, putting Al Jazira in a very difficult situation in the second half.
- 61'Marcus Meloni received a yellow card in the 61st minute.
61st minute,Marcus MeloniHe received a yellow card from the referee. Already trailing Al Ittihad 0-3, this yellow card further increased the pressure on Al Jazira in their efforts to find a goal.
- 61'Al Jazira tried to push forward in search of an equalizer.
In the 61st minute, Al Jazira pushed forward in an attempt to find an equalizer, having a superior shooting record (10-5) and an 8-2 corner kick advantage. Despite a 50-50 possession balance, Al Jazira were completely more effective.Al Ittihadwhen the away team firmly holds onto their lead.0 - 3.
- 63'Stephane Keller received a yellow card in the 63rd minute.
63rd minute,Stephane KellerHe became the next player to receive a yellow card from the referee. With Al Ittihad already trailing 0-3, the psychological pressure seemed to be making the clashes on the field more intense.
- 63'Mohammed Rabii received a yellow card in the 63rd minute.
The tension on the pitch continued to escalate when the referee issued another yellow card in the 63rd minute to...Mohammed RabiiFollowing the collision, the match is extremely tense, with Al Ittihad taking a 0-3 lead.
- 65'Al Ittihad brought Marwan Al-Sahafi onto the field in the 65th minute.
65th minute,Al Ittihadmake personnel changes whenMarwan Al-Sahafiwas brought onto the field as a substitute forMoussa DiabyWith a 0-3 lead, the visiting team took complete control of making personnel changes on the field.
- 68'Richard Akonnor came on as a substitute for Vinicius Mello.
In the 68th minute, the coaching staff decided to make a substitution.Richard Akonnorwas brought on as a substitute.Vinicius MelloThis adjustment is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the gameplay for the remainder of the second half.
- 68'Momodou Jatta came on as a substitute for Bruno Oliveira.
68th minute,Momodou JattaHe was officially brought onto the field to replace...Bruno OliveiraThis is a personnel change aimed at injecting fresh energy into the team for the remainder of the second half.
- 68'Salih Malkoçoğlu replaced Marcus Meloni in the 68th minute.
68th minute:Salih Malkoçoğlu was brought on to replace Marcus Meloni. This substitution came after Meloni had received a yellow card in the 61st minute.
- 69'Marwan Al-Sahafi scored, giving Al Ittihad a 0-4 lead.
69th minute,Youssef En-Nesyricreation forMarwan Al-SahafiHe scored, extending Al Ittihad's lead to 0-4. This goal further widened the gap for the visitors in a match they completely dominated against Al Jazira.
- 72'Al Ittihad refreshed their attack in the 72nd minute.
In the 72nd minute, Al Ittihad scored.George IlenikhenasubstituteYoussef En-Nesyri, simultaneouslyAhmed Al Julaydanalso take the placeJan-Carlo SimićWith a comfortable 0-4 lead, the visiting team proactively adjusted their lineup to conserve the energy of their key players for the remainder of the match.
- 72'Al Jazira brought Ahmed Al-Julaydan onto the field in the 72nd minute.
In the 72nd minute, Al Jazira made a substitution whenAhmed Al-Julaydanwas brought onto the field as a substitute forJan-Carlo SimićThe player who left the pitch earlier, Simić, had received a yellow card in the 44th minute, when his team was already trailing Al Ittihad 0-4.
- 73'Al Ittihad secured the victory in the 73rd minute.
In the 73rd minute, Al Ittihad maintained their significant lead with a 0-4 scoreline, despite a fairly balanced ball possession (49-51). Al Jazira pushed forward and dominated in corners (8-2) and total shots (10-6), but the efficiency was clearly different, with both sides having 4-4 shots on target.
- 76'Igor Serrote came on as a substitute for Mohammed Rabii.
In the 76th minute, Al Jazira made a substitution.Igor Serrotewas brought onto the field as a substitute forMohammed RabiiTrailing 0-4, the home team made an effort to find a way to improve their performance in the remaining time of the match.
- 80'Simon Banza scored to reduce the deficit to 1-4 for Al Jazira.
In the 80th minute, a well-placed pass from a pass by...Richard Akonnor,Simon BanzaHe scored the first goal for Al Jazira. The score was reduced to 1-4, helping the team regain some pride after conceding four consecutive goals earlier.
- 81'Steven Bergwijn leaves the field, making way for Rakan Kaabi.
In the 81st minute, Al Ittihad made a substitution.Rakan Kaabiwas brought on as a substitute.Steven BergwijnHaving taken a 1-4 lead in the final minutes of the match, the away team proactively adjusted their personnel to maintain freshness in their lineup.
- 85'Al Ittihad took control of the game in the final minutes.
Approaching the 85th minute mark,Al JaziraDespite having a slight advantage in possession (54-46) and a dominant corner kick record (10-2), they appeared completely ineffective. Conversely,Al IttihadThey demonstrated terrifying efficiency by maintaining a 1-4 lead, ready to close out the match with a full three points.
- 86'Elias Sagna came on as a substitute for Milson in the 86th minute.
In the 86th minute, the match saw a substitution.Elias Sagnawas brought onto the field to replaceMilsonWith the score at 1-4 in favor of Al Ittihad, this adjustment was aimed at refreshing the lineup in the final minutes of regular time.
- KTFinal score: Al Jazira 1-4 Al Ittihad
The match ended with a score of 1-4.
Updated at 00:57 on August 12, 2026






Nature of the match: A fight to the death.
The match between Al Jazira and Al Ittihad in the AFC Champions League Elite qualifying round is of crucial importance. Asia's top club competition enters a tense phase right from the first encounters, where the knockout format leaves no room for error.
This match will officially take place at 23:00 on August 11, 2026, at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium. With only the winner securing a place in the next round, both clubs will undoubtedly enter the game with intense focus and maximum determination.
Home advantage and tactical challenges
Playing at their home ground, Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Jazira has the crucial advantage of playing on home soil as well as the support of their fans. However, in a do-or-die match, composure and the ability to control the tempo of the game will be the deciding factors for success or failure.
Conversely, Al Ittihad travels to the away game with the sole objective of securing a victory. Since this is a knockout round, with no group standings to consider or improve upon, both teams are forced to unleash their full potential for 90 minutes of play.
A tense and closely contested scenario unfolded in the qualifying round.
Caution will be the top priority for both teams in the early stages of the match. Conceding an early goal could ruin all tactical plans, as there won't be much time to correct the mistake.
The midfield area is likely to become a hotbed of fierce battles. The team that controls space better and makes the most of their opportunities from set pieces will have a greater chance of advancing in the AFC Champions League Elite.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).