There was ultimately no winner in a highly competitive tactical battle between Al Ahli's Ukranian boss Serhiy Rebrov and his opposite number at Al Gharafa, Turkish Bulent Uygun as they two sides settled for draws in Matchdays Three and Four. Al Ahli create from the flanks Serhiy Rebrov’s match plan was highly dependant on penetrating into Al Gharafa's box from the flank, with little focus on going centrally.