Goal: Hummet 30'

Despite five shots and two squandered opportunities, Ronaldo endured a forgettable match against the Japanese club. According to Fotmob statistics, he received a rating of 6,1, the second lowest among the 22 starting players, only higher than his team's goalkeeper, Bento (5,8). The Brazilian custodian faced just one shot on target from the opponent but failed to make the save.

The decisive moment arrived in the 30th minute, stemming from a Gamba Osaka counter-attack. Tunisian international Issam Jebali carried the ball through the midfield before delivering a through-pass to forward Deniz Hummet. Hummet beat the offside trap, found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper, and calmly curled the ball into the far corner, scoring the match's only goal.

Ronaldo warms up before the final. Photo: Al Nassr

Hoang An