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Arkadag — Muharraq: 1:0, AFC Cup

AFC Cup
Arkadag W12 Aug · Home Goa · 3:0W16 Aug · Home Ahal · 2:1W26 Aug · Home Aşgabat · 3:0L30 Aug · Home Şagadam · 0:3W5 Sep · Away Balkan · 4:2W15 Sep · Home Muharraq · 1:0
1:0
Finished

Kick-off was BST

Muharraq W11 May · Away Al Khalidiya · 2:1W16 May · Home A'Ali · 1:0D28 Aug · Home Al Ahli · 1:1L4 Sep · Away Al Ittifaq Maqaba · 0:1W10 Sep · Home Manama · 3:1L15 Sep · Away Arkadag · 0:1
Venue: Arkadag Stadium City: Arkadag

In the AFC Cup game on 15 September 2026, Arkadag beat Muharraq 1:0. Match numbers: shots on target 4:2, corners 1:7.

Match report

## Match Report Arkadag claimed their first victory in the AFC Cup group stage with a 1-0 win against Muharraq at the Arkadag Stadium on Tuesday. The result puts the home side top of the group with three points from one game, while Muharraq remain winless in fourth place. **And here's the thing** about this match: Muharraq controlled 62 per cent of possession and created four big chances, yet found themselves trailing at the final whistle. Arkadag, with just 38 per cent of the ball, managed four shots on target compared to their opponents' two. The decisive moment came in the 52nd minute when M. Saparow broke the deadlock. The goal arrived after a period of nervous football, with both sides making tactical adjustments. Arkadag had made their first substitution in the 41st minute, bringing on A. Madou, while Muharraq responded with changes in the 63rd and 72nd minutes. **To be fair**, the statistics tell a story of missed opportunities from the visitors. Muharraq attempted 30 crosses during the match, with only five finding their target. They also recorded 22 dribbles but managed just 13 successful ones. Arkadag, meanwhile, kept their defensive shape well, making 31 clearances and winning 18 aerial duels. The match was punctuated by several yellow cards, with Muharraq's M. Al Hardan and A. Al Khalasi joining Arkadag's D. Meredov and A. Byashimov in the referee's book. The discipline issues came at crucial moments, particularly when the visitors were pushing for an equaliser. **By then**, Arkadag had already established their place at the summit of the group. Their victory came after a mixed run of results, including a heavy 3-0 defeat to Shagadam in their previous outing. Muharraq, despite beating Manama 3-1 in their most recent game, could only manage a draw against Al Ahli in the tournament. The final whistle brought relief rather than celebration from the home supporters. Arkadag's goalkeeper made two saves, while Muharraq's keeper was called into action three times. Both sides made late substitutions in the 83rd and 87th minutes, but neither could find a winner. Arkadag now sit on top of Group Stage 1 with a positive goal difference, while Muharraq face an uphill battle after their opening defeat. The result suggests that in cup football, efficiency often trumps possession.

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Key numbers

Possession, % 38 – 62
Shots on target 4 – 2
Shots off target 3 – 7
Big chances 1 – 4

Match events

  1. 41' 0:0 Muharraq Substitution A. Madou off: S. Mahrouq
  2. 52' 1:0 Arkadag Goal M. Saparow assist: A. Sapargulyyev
  3. 57' 1:0 Arkadag Substitution A. Annadurdyyew off: D. Durdyyew
  4. 57' 1:0 Arkadag Substitution Y. Gurbanow off: D. Meredov
  5. 61' 1:0 Muharraq Yellow card M. Al Hardan
  6. 63' 1:0 Muharraq Substitution R. Kobiljar off: A. Al Sherooqi
  7. 64' 1:0 Arkadag Yellow card D. Meredov
  8. 72' 1:0 Arkadag Substitution R. Myratberdiyev off: S. Tirkisow
  9. 80' 1:0 Muharraq Yellow card A. Al Khalasi
  10. 83' 1:0 Arkadag Substitution A. Sapargulyyev off: M. Durdyyev
  11. 83' 1:0 Arkadag Substitution Y. Mammedov off: B. Rejebov
  12. 84' 1:0 Arkadag Yellow card A. Byashimov
  13. 87' 1:0 Muharraq Substitution M. Al Hardan off: H. Abdulkarim
  14. 87' 1:0 Muharraq Substitution Juninho Piauiense off: F. Tobares

Statistics

38 Possession, % 62
4 Shots on target 2
3 Shots off target 7
1 Big chances 4
45 Attacks 76
1 Corners 7
18 Fouls 13
13 Free kicks 18
2 Offsides 2
2 Yellow cards 2
0 Red cards 0
14 Goal kicks 7
14 Throw-ins 22
All statistics
18/3158% Aerial duels 13/3142%
53 Backward passes 73
3 Blocked shots 4
31 Clearances 13
3/838% Crosses 5/3017%
5/771% Dribbles 13/2259%
89 Failed passes 66
2 Goalkeeper saves 3
11 Interceptions 9
7 Key passes 12
18/6329% Long passes 25/4161%
47 Passes into the final third 83
170 Passes in the opposition half 295
167 Passes in own half 253
0.40 Shot accuracy 0.15
7 Shots inside the box 8
14/1688% Tackles 3/1030%
329 Total passes 518

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