Trabzonspor 0:1 Al-Sadd — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Paulo Otávio anchored the Al-Sadd defence with a composed 7.8 rating as the Qatari side edged Trabzonspor 1-0 in a Club Friendly, a result that offered little beyond fitness sharpening for either squad in a low-stakes pre-season affair.

The match’s decisive moment arrived in the 35th minute when Roberto Firmino slotted home unassisted to give Al-Sadd the lead, a strike that proved enough on an afternoon of few clear chances. The contest grew increasingly scrappy thereafter, with three yellow cards—Tarek Salman for Al-Sadd in the 40th minute, followed by Trabzonspor’s Stefan Savić in the 42nd and Samet Akaydin in the 65th—punctuating a stop-start encounter that never truly ignited.

Despite the defeat, Trabzonspor dominated the match statistics, holding 60% possession, firing seven shots to Al-Sadd’s five, and winning eight corners to two, though their second-half surge of 70% possession and five shots failed to find an equaliser. Paulo Otávio, the 7.8-rated left-back, was the standout for his solid defensive work in a game where winners were scarce. No next fixture is scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Trabzonspor vs Al-Sadd?

Trabzonspor 0-1 Al-Sadd (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Roberto Firmino (35') for Al-Sadd.

Were there any cards in Trabzonspor vs Al-Sadd?

Yellow cards: Tarek Salman (Al-Sadd); Stefan Savić (Trabzonspor); Samet Akaydin (Trabzonspor).

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