Mohamed Salah scored two goals to give Trabzonspor their first win of the 2026-27 Süper Lig season. Trabzonspor defeated İstanbul Başakşehir 2-1 on Tuesday, 23 August 2026, securing their opening victory of the campaign.
How did Mohamed Salah open the scoring for Trabzonspor?
Salah scored in the 8th minute after capitalising on a mistake by the İstanbul Başakşehir goalkeeper. He intercepted the ball, advanced past the defence and finished calmly to give Trabzonspor an early lead. This was Salah's first goal since joining the Turkish club.
What happened after Eldor Shomurodov's penalty?
Eldor Shomurodov equalised for İstanbul Başakşehir from the penalty spot in the 19th minute, making it 1-1. Trabzonspor responded quickly, with Salah forcing a save from distance before going on to score the winner shortly after.
How did Mohamed Salah secure the win?
Salah's second goal proved to be the decisive strike, putting Trabzonspor ahead 2-1. The Egyptian forward completed his first brace for the club, although a third goal was disallowed for offside. This marked Salah's third appearance and first start in the Süper Lig.
What does this win mean for Trabzonspor's season?
The victory lifts Trabzonspor to fourth in the Süper Lig table with four points from two games (one win, one draw, zero losses). Their recent form is WD, and they trail leaders Gençlerbirliği S.K. by three points. Trabzonspor have scored three goals and conceded two this season, giving them a goal difference of +1. Their next fixture is an away match against Fenerbahçe on 13 December 2026, a side currently eighth in the standings.
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