Match Report
Before the match
Tractor Sazi came into the game with two wins and three defeats from their last five outings, scoring four goals and conceding seven, failing to score in three of those games. On 14 September, Tractor Sazi recorded a 1-0 defeat visiting Shabab Al Ahli Dubai.
The 14 September fixture (AFC Champions League) paired Tractor Sazi with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. Tractor Sazi lost 0-1 away from home, netting zero goals while conceding one. Playing at home against Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (AFC Champions League), Tractor Sazi finished 0-3 on 14 April. Their score comprised zero goals, against three from the opposition. 17 February: Tractor Sazi won 2-0 against Al-Gharafa away from home in AFC Champions League, scoring two goals and allowing zero. Against Al Sadd in AFC Champions League, Tractor Sazi scored zero and conceded two on 10 February; the at home result was 0-2. Tractor Sazi's at home game on 22 December 2025 (AFC Champions League) ended 2-1 against Al-Duhail SC, with two goals for and one against.
Al Shamal's previous five results comprised two wins, two draws and one defeat. Their goal totals were 9 scored and 9 conceded. Al-Duhail SC were their latest opponents, at home on 8 October: a 4-0 defeat.
Playing at home against Al-Duhail SC (Qatar Stars League), Al Shamal finished 0-4 on 8 October. Their score comprised zero goals, against four from the opposition. 14 September: Al Shamal drew 1-1 against Al-Ittihad FC at home in AFC Champions League, scoring one goal and allowing one. Against Al Wakrah in Qatar Stars League, Al Shamal scored one and conceded one on 10 September; the at home result was 1-1. Al Shamal's at home game on 4 September (Qatar Stars League) ended 4-2 against Al Shahaniya, with four goals for and two against. On 27 August, Al-Gharafa faced Al Shamal in Qatar Stars League: Al Shamal won 3-1 away from home, having scored three and conceded one.
After the match
Tractor Sazi and Al Shamal could not be separated in a goalless draw at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat on 12 October 2026. Nassim Benaissa (44') was booked. The substitution total for Tractor Sazi was five. The card tally for Al Shamal was one yellow card. two changes were recorded for Al Shamal. Tractor Sazi conceded no goals. Al Shamal finished with a clean sheet.