Live Commentary: Trabzonspor vs Fatih Karagümrük Match
In the opening match of the 24th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Trabzonspor hosted Fatih Karagümrük at Papara Park. This match was essential for both teams; Trabzonspor aimed to keep pace at the top, while Karagümrük occupied last place in the league.
Match Overview: Trabzonspor vs Fatih Karagümrük
The game’s atmosphere was subdued, influenced by a sparsely filled stadium. Trabzonspor struggled to impose their game in the first half. However, they took the lead in the 20th minute through Paul Onuachu, who scored with a header, a trademark goal for him.
Turning Point: Defensive Mistakes
Shortly after taking the lead, Trabzonspor made a crucial defensive error. Captain Stefan Savic misjudged a back pass, allowing Verde to equalize for Karagümrük in the 28th minute. Both teams headed into halftime with a 1-1 scoreline, as Trabzonspor found it difficult to create offensive opportunities.
Second Half Surge
Protesting fans met the players at halftime with whistles due to the team’s disappointing first-half display. Trabzonspor responded quickly in the second half. Ernest Nwaiwu scored twice within three minutes, netting headers in the 47th and 50th minutes from corner kicks, extending the lead to 3-1.
Final Result and Milestones
The match concluded with Trabzonspor securing a 3-1 victory. This success brought Trabzonspor to 51 points, matching the total they accumulated throughout last season. Here is the lineup for both teams:
| Trabzonspor | Fatih Karagümrük |
|---|---|
| Onana | Grbic |
| Savic | Esgaio |
| Nwaiwu | Biraschi |
| Batagov | Lichnovsky |
| Ozan | Mladenovic |
| Mustafa | Kranevitter |
| Oulai | Bartuğ |
| Bouchouari | Verde |
| Muçi | Serginho |
| Augusto | Babicka |
| Onuachu | Larsson |
Key Moments of the Match
- 20′ – Onuachu opens the scoring with a header.
- 28′ – Verde equalizes after Savic’s mistake.
- 47′ – Nwaiwu heads in from a corner to regain the lead.
- 50′ – Nwaiwu scores again, doubling the advantage.
- 83′ – Onana saves a powerful shot from Bartuğ, resulting in a corner.
Trabzonspor’s excellent second-half performance secured their position, while Fatih Karagümrük continues to struggle at the bottom of the league.
