The New Saints vs Sabah FK
Park Hall
M. Busquets
2026/2027
Match Report
Sabah Baku booked their spot in the next round of Champions League qualifying with a 2-1 win over TNS at Park Hall, sealing a 4-1 aggregate victory. The Azerbaijani champions controlled the opening period and never looked troubled, leaving the Welsh side to chase the game from an early deficit.
Joy-Lance Mickels put the visitors ahead in the 28th minute, and Rahman Dashdamirov doubled the lead just before halftime, all but ending the contest. TNS pushed forward after the break and picked up yellow cards for Rhys Hughes and Ryan Brobbel, but substitute Josh Lock gave the home fans something to cheer with an 89th-minute consolation goal.
The defeat ends TNS's Champions League run at the first qualifying hurdle, and they now switch focus to the UEFA Conference League's second qualifying round. Sabah, buoyed by their first-ever Azerbaijani league title last season, advance with real momentum and a strong platform to build on.
Match Events
5'
I. Lepinjica(Foul)
28'
42'
46'
48'
R. Hughes(Roughing)
60'
60'
70'
70'
72'
R. Brobbel(Roughing)
74'
76'
76'
82'
83'
89'
5'
I. Lepinjica(Foul)
28'
42'
46'
(Roughing)R. Hughes
48'
60'
60'
70'
70'
(Roughing)R. Brobbel
72'
74'
76'
76'
82'
83'
89'
Head to Head
0
The New Saints wins
0
Draws
2
Sabah FK wins
Goals: 1 - 4
