Trabzonspor lost 3-0 to Russian club Zenit in a friendly match on Saturday, November 15, 2026, during the international break.
Fanatik reported that the Turkish side fielded a squad heavy on young players and reserves while missing several regular starters. The team completed its preparations for the special match today at 10.30 at Mehmet Ali Yılmaz Tesisleri under the management of coach Thomas Reis.
The match took place at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, where 45,089 fans attended, according to Haber 7. Russian supporters showed great interest in the encounter. Zenit dominated the opening stages and broke the deadlock in the 13th minute.
Former Trabzonspor forward Felipe Augusto opened the scoring for the hosts by slotting the ball into the far corner. Sözcü said that Augusto chose not to celebrate his goal against his former club, instead greeting Zenit supporters before accepting congratulations from teammates.
Zenit Secured a 3-0 Victory After an Own Goal
Zenit kept up the pressure after the opening goal, with Augusto hitting the goalpost in the 20th minute. Trabzonspor managed a few attempts late in the first half, but the score remained 1-0 at halftime.
The Russian side increased its lead in the 58th minute when Ahmet Cemil Güren turned Wendel’s low cross from the right wing into his own net. Sözcü listed the player’s name as Ahmet Doğan Yıldırım in its coverage of the own goal. After this, both teams created chances, but no other goals were scored, and Zenit won the match 3-0.
Aleksandr Sobolev secured the victory in the 75th minute by latching onto a through ball from Wendel and beating the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation. Neither team scored again before the final whistle.
Upcoming Fixtures After the International Break
The team is preparing to face Eyüpspor at home when the domestic league resumes, as Sözcü reported. Following the Zenit fixture, Trabzonspor will take time off before resuming training during the week.
Gazprom Arena Hosted 45,089 Spectators
St. Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena hosted 45,089 spectators for the fixture. Zenit manager Sergey Semak used the international break to test squad depth, while Trabzonspor coach Thomas Reis utilized a 20-player camp roster featuring several academy products.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
Where was the Zenit vs. Trabzonspor friendly played?
The match was played at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia, during the November international break.
Who scored the goals for Zenit?
Felipe Augusto opened the scoring in the 13th minute, Ahmet Cemil Güren scored an own goal in the 58th minute, and Aleksandr Sobolev added the final goal in the 75th minute.