Olympique de Marseille 3:0 Al-Shahania — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Olympique de Marseille cruised to a 3-0 friendly victory over Al-Shahania, with Quinten Timber sealing the win and setting up a stern test against Athletic Club on 9 August. The French side never looked troubled in a comfortable outing, though the opposition offered little resistance throughout.

Igor Paixão broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, and Himad Abdelli doubled the lead just after the hour mark. Quinten Timber then capped the scoring in the 77th minute with a composed finish, ensuring Marseille's dominance was reflected on the scoresheet without any defensive alarms.

The numbers told a tale of control rather than total supremacy, with possession split at 50 apiece. Marseille's 8 corners to Al-Shahania's 3 showed where the attacking intent lay. Timber earned a 9.34 rating for his display, the clear standout of the afternoon. Marseille now face Athletic Club next, a far sterner examination of their pre-season credentials.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Olympique de Marseille vs Al-Shahania?

Olympique de Marseille 3-0 Al-Shahania (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Igor Paixão (36') for Olympique de Marseille; Himad Abdelli (56') for Olympique de Marseille; Quinten Timber (77') for Olympique de Marseille.

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