Göztepe 2:1 Al-Dhafra — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Amine Cherni's early strike set Göztepe on their way to a 2-1 victory over Al-Dhafra in a Club Friendly Games contest, though the scoreline flattered the Turkish side against a side that controlled much of the ball. The match provided a useful workout but little in the way of competitive stakes.

The game turned decisively inside the opening half-hour as Göztepe struck twice in quick succession; Cherni opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Alexis Antunes doubled the lead in the 35th minute, both goals coming without an assist. Al-Dhafra, to their credit, dominated possession for long stretches but could only muster a consolation goal in the 89th minute, far too late to mount a serious fightback.

Al-Dhafra held 55% possession to Göztepe's 45% and earned just one corner to their opponent's four, indicating they had the ball but struggled to create meaningful chances from it. Cengizhan Sen earned the highest rating of 7.21 for Göztepe, though he did not find the net. There is no next fixture scheduled for either side.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Göztepe vs Al-Dhafra?

Göztepe 2-1 Al-Dhafra (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Amine Cherni (15') for Göztepe; Alexis Antunes (35') for Göztepe.