Trabzonspor lost 2-1 to Göztepe in İsmail Köybaşı's farewell match. The team, which finished 3rd in the 2025 Süper Lig season, continues its pre-season preparations. Goals were scored by Sundbeg and Janderson for Göztepe, and Metehan Mimaroğlu for Trabzonspor.
What happened in the match?
In the farewell match played in Izmir, Göztepe defeated Trabzonspor 2-1. Göztepe took a 1-0 lead with Sundbeg's penalty goal in the first half and extended it to 2-0 with Janderson's goal in the second half. Trabzonspor pulled it back to 2-1 with Metehan Mimaroğlu's goal.
Why was İsmail Köybaşı's farewell important?
İsmail Köybaşı played for Göztepe since 2022 and retired from football with this match. Fans bid farewell to Köybaşı with applause. During his career, Köybaşı played for Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Trabzonspor, and Göztepe, winning the Süper Lig title.
What is Trabzonspor's current situation?
Trabzonspor finished the 2025 Süper Lig in 3rd place. With 69 points, the team had 20 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses, scoring 61 goals and conceding 39. Trabzonspor, continuing its pre-season preparations, has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in its last five matches.
