“Mehdi Hashemnejad breaks the deadlock with a well-taken finish to give Tractor Sazi the crucial away goal”
Pivotal“Joselu receives a yellow card for arguing with the referee, highlighting Al Gharafa's growing frustration after falling behind”
“Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh doubles Tractor Sazi's lead with a clinical finish to effectively seal the victory”
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Al Gharafa
Tractor Sazi
Tractor Sazi delivered a composed away performance to secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Al Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite. The Iranian side absorbed early pressure before taking control through Mehdi Hashemnejad's breakthrough goal just after the hour mark, capitalizing on a period where Al Gharafa's frustrations were mounting with several yellow cards accumulated. Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh sealed the victory with nine minutes remaining, punishing the hosts' desperate push for an equalizer. This result significantly boosts Tractor Sazi's continental campaign while leaving Al Gharafa with work to do to progress from the group stage.
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The attempt was thwarted. Florinel Coman of Al Gharafa took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was successfully stopped.
Shot on goal denied. Ferjani Sassi of Al Gharafa heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but Alireza Beiranvand from Tractor makes a great save, stopping it in the upper center of the net. The chance was set up by Amro Surag's cross.
Corner kick awarded to Al Gharafa after Shoja Khalilzadeh allowed the ball to go out of play.
The shot is deflected. Regi Lushkja from Tractor tries a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Jang Hyun-Soo from Al Gharafa earns a free kick in the offensive zone.
Regi Lushkja from Tractor commits a foul.
Offside call against Tractor. Mehdi Hashemnejad is flagged for being in an offside position.
Offside call against Tractor. Mehdi Hashemnejad has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Álvaro Djaló commits a foul for Al Gharafa.
Corner kick awarded to Al Gharafa after Danial Esmaeilifar allowed the ball to go out.
Shoja KhalilzadehYellow CardShoja Khalilzadeh from Tractor receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Álvaro Djaló from Al Gharafa earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Tractor commits a foul.
Substitution for Al Gharafa: Aron Gunnarsson comes on to take the place of Mathias Normann.
Substitution for Al Gharafa: Aron Gunnarsson comes on to take the place of Mathias Normann.
The first half concludes with the score tied at Al Gharafa 0, Tractor 0.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Regi Lushkja from Tractor tries a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. He was assisted by Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 2 minutes of stoppage time.
Offside call against Al Gharafa. Mathias Normann has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Tractor commits a foul.
Fabricio Díaz from Al Gharafa commits a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Tractor after Seydou Sano allowed the ball to go out of play.
Shot on goal denied. Florinel Coman of Al Gharafa takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Aleksandar SedlarYellow CardAleksandar Sedlar from Tractor receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Foul committed by Aleksandar Sedlar of Tractor.
Joselu from Al Gharafa earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match has been paused due to an injury to Seydou Sano from Al Gharafa.
A shot from outside the penalty area by Tibor Halilovic of Tractor is stopped by Khalifa Ababacar of Al Gharafa, who makes a save in the bottom left corner. The attempt was set up by Odiljon Hamrobekov.
Mehdi Hashemnejad from Tractor earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Florinel Coman commits a foul for Al Gharafa.
Regi Lushkja from Tractor earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Mathias Normann from Al Gharafa commits a foul.
Offside call against Tractor. Mehdi Hashemnejad has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Offside call against Tractor. Mehdi Hashemnejad has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Offside call against Tractor. Domagoj Drozdek has been flagged for being in an offside position.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Amro Surag from Al Gharafa.
Missed opportunity. Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh from Tractor takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Tractor after Seydou Sano allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Tractor after Seydou Sano allowed the ball to go out.
Mohammad Naderi from Tractor earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Amro Surag from Al Gharafa commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Aleksandar Sedlar from Tractor heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes wide to the right. The chance was set up by Tibor Halilovic, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Tractor, following a play that resulted in Seydou Sano allowing the ball out of play.
The opening half is underway...
The teams have revealed their starting lineups, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
