Machida Zelvia v Shabab Al Ahli - in pictures

  • Shabab Al Ahli AFC saw their 2026 Champions League Elite dreams ended after losing 1-0 to Machida Zelvia in the semi-finals at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. Getty Images
    Shabab Al Ahli AFC saw their 2026 Champions League Elite dreams ended after losing 1-0 to Machida Zelvia in the semi-finals at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. Getty Images
  • Furious Shabab Al Ahli players surround referee Shaun Evans after Guilherme Bala's late goal was disallowed following a controversial VAR call. Getty Images
    Furious Shabab Al Ahli players surround referee Shaun Evans after Guilherme Bala's late goal was disallowed following a controversial VAR call. Getty Images
  • Shabab Al Ahli react with fury after Guilherme Bala's late goal was disallowed. Getty Images
    Shabab Al Ahli react with fury after Guilherme Bala's late goal was disallowed. Getty Images
  • Shabab Al Ahli's Guilherme Bala celebrates with Matevsao Lima only for his superb late goal to be disallowed following a dubious VAR call. Getty Images
    Shabab Al Ahli's Guilherme Bala celebrates with Matevsao Lima only for his superb late goal to be disallowed following a dubious VAR call. Getty Images
  • Shabab Al Ahli manager Paulo Sousa during the game in Jeddah. Getty Images
    Shabab Al Ahli manager Paulo Sousa during the game in Jeddah. Getty Images
  • Yuki Soma celebrates after scoring for Machida Zelvia. Getty Images
    Yuki Soma celebrates after scoring for Machida Zelvia. Getty Images
  • Shaba Al Ahli goalkeeper Hamad Almeqbaali makes a save in Jeddah. Getty Images
    Shaba Al Ahli goalkeeper Hamad Almeqbaali makes a save in Jeddah. Getty Images
  • Guilherme Bala of Shabab Al Ahli controls the ball during the match in Jeddah. Getty Images
    Guilherme Bala of Shabab Al Ahli controls the ball during the match in Jeddah. Getty Images
  • Machida Zelvia's Yuki Soma finishes past Shaba Al Ahli goalkeeper Hamad Almeqbaali to put the Japanese side into an early lead. Getty Images
    Machida Zelvia's Yuki Soma finishes past Shaba Al Ahli goalkeeper Hamad Almeqbaali to put the Japanese side into an early lead. Getty Images
  • Shabab Al Ahli's Sultan Adil makes a point during the match against FC Machida Zelvia. Getty Images
    Shabab Al Ahli's Sultan Adil makes a point during the match against FC Machida Zelvia. Getty Images
  • Yuki Soma celebrates after scoring for Machida Zelvia after 12 minutes. Getty Images
    Yuki Soma celebrates after scoring for Machida Zelvia after 12 minutes. Getty Images
  • A small band of Machida Zelvia fans make their presence felt at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. Getty Images
    A small band of Machida Zelvia fans make their presence felt at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. Getty Images
  • The Machida Zelvia and Shabab Al Ahli players line-up prior to the AFC Champions League semi-final match at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. Getty Images
    The Machida Zelvia and Shabab Al Ahli players line-up prior to the AFC Champions League semi-final match at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. Getty Images
  • The Shabab Al Ahli starting XI before the game against Machida Zelvia in Jeddah. Getty Images
    The Shabab Al Ahli starting XI before the game against Machida Zelvia in Jeddah. Getty Images