Match report

Al Ahly 0–0 Palmeiras: Draw in FIFA Club World Cup Final

Al Ahly
Al Ahly
0–0
PEN
Palmeiras
Palmeiras
Feb 11, 2021

Al Ahly and Palmeiras battled to a 0–0 draw in their FIFA Club World Cup final, showcasing a defensive battle with multiple yellow cards and substitutions. The match ended in a penalty shootout, where Al Ahly secured the title. Key moments included the yellow cards given to Weverton, Willian, and Patrick de Paula from Palmeiras, and crucial substitutions by both teams.

Key Facts

  • • Al Ahly and Palmeiras ended the 90 minutes with a 0–0 draw.
  • • Weverton, Willian, and Patrick de Paula received yellow cards for Palmeiras.
  • • O. Ajayi scored a penalty for Al Ahly in the shootout.
  • • Felipe Melo missed a penalty for Palmeiras in the shootout.
  • • Al Ahly secured the FIFA Club World Cup title.

Lineups

Al Ahly

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Mohamed El Shenawy (G)
  • 12 Ayman Ashraf (D)
  • 6 Yasser Ibrahim (D)
  • 30 Mohamed Hany (D)
  • 13 B. Banoun (D)
  • 17 Amr Al Sulaya (M)
  • 19 Mohamed Magdi Kafsha (F)
  • 8 Hamdi Fathi (M)
  • 25 Akram Tawfik (M)
  • 27 Taher Mohamed (F)
  • 26 W. Bwalya (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 O. Ajayi
  • 10 Mohamed Sherif
  • 9 Marwan Mohsen
  • 15 A. Dieng
  • 31 Mostafa Shobeir
  • 20 Saad Samir
  • 16 Aly Lotfy
  • 18 Salah Mohsen
  • 3 Ahmed Ramadan
  • 21 A. Maâloul

Palmeiras

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Weverton (G)
  • 15 G. Gómez (D)
  • 13 Luan (D)
  • 12 Mayke (D)
  • 17 M. Viña (D)
  • 30 Felipe Melo (M)
  • 23 Raphael Veiga (M)
  • 5 Patrick de Paula (M)
  • 10 Luiz Adriano (F)
  • 29 Willian (M)
  • 11 Rony (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 Gustavo Scarpa
  • 25 Gabriel Menino
  • 28 Danilo
  • 24 Vinicius Silvestre
  • 20 Lucas Lima
  • 3 Emerson Santos
  • 16 Lucas Esteves
  • 22 Jaílson
  • 4 B. Kuscevic
  • 2 Marcos Rocha
  • 8 Zé Rafael
  • 6 Alan Empereur

Timeline

  1. Palmeiras
    27' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Weverton

    Time wasting

  2. Palmeiras
    45' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Willian

    Foul

  3. Al Ahly
    58' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Bwalya · On: O. Ajayi
  4. Al Ahly
    58' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mohamed Magdi Kafsha · On: Mohamed Sherif
  5. Palmeiras
    69' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick de Paula

    Foul

  6. Al Ahly
    75' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Taher Mohamed · On: Marwan Mohsen
  7. Al Ahly
    76' Al Ahly subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Akram Tawfik · On: A. Dieng
  8. Palmeiras
    80' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Raphael Veiga · On: Gustavo Scarpa
  9. Palmeiras
    81' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Willian · On: Gabriel Menino
  10. Palmeiras
    81' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Patrick de Paula · On: Danilo
  11. Al Ahly
    120'+9 Al Ahly Goal · Penalty
    O. Ajayi
  12. Palmeiras
    120'+10 Palmeiras Goal · Missed Penalty
    Felipe Melo

Match Stats

Stat Al Ahly Palmeiras
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 80%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 13
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 427 472
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 1 3
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 351 378
Shots Inside Box 5 9
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The yellow card given to Weverton in the 27th minute disrupted Palmeiras' defensive solidity.
  • ▸ Substitutions in the second half, including the introduction of Taher Mohamed and Akram Tawfik for Al Ahly, brought fresh energy and changed the momentum.
  • ▸ The penalty shootout became crucial when O. Ajayi scored for Al Ahly and Felipe Melo missed for Palmeiras, ultimately deciding the outcome.