Trabzonspor secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Gençlerbirliği in the Süper Lig, collecting three important points. Mohamed Salah was instrumental in the win, contributing a goal and an assist in the match at Papara Park.
According to a report by Kingfut, the midweek fixture saw Trabzonspor take an early lead. Paul Onuachu found the net in the 5th minute from an Aral Şimşir assist. Onuachu doubled his tally in the 22nd minute, finishing a pass from Wagner Pina. Mohamed Salah converted a penalty in the 14th minute to make it 3-0. Substitute Franculino Djú, who came on for the injured Onuachu in the 44th minute, scored his first goal for the club in the 78th minute. Salah then provided an assist for Ernest Muçi's goal in the 59th minute, rounding off the 5-0 scoreline.
What is the team's league standing?
With this win, Trabzonspor moved to 7 points in the Süper Lig. The club currently sits in 4th place, having recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss from their first 4 matches. Their recent form reads win, loss, win, draw. The team has scored 9 goals so far this season while conceding 4, giving them a +5 goal difference. They trail league leaders Galatasaray by 3 points. You can follow the updated league table on our standings page.
How did Mohamed Salah perform?
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah started on the right of a three-man attack alongside Paul Onuachu and Aral Şimşir. He played the full 90 minutes, scoring a penalty and providing an assist. This was his fourth league goal in four appearances, meaning he has scored in every league match so far. He also extended his scoring streak to three consecutive league games. The assist was his first in the league this season. Salah had also scored Trabzonspor's only goal in their previous 2-1 loss to Amedspor and had previously netted a match-winning double against İstanbul Başakşehir.
How did the interim coach fare in his first match?
Interim coach Çimşir enjoyed a winning start to his spell in charge following the departure of Fatih Tekke. The team was solid defensively and potent in attack. The result provides a morale boost after the club's Europa League exit against Ferencváros. Çimşir said, "The team put in a good performance. The players executed the instructions well on the pitch." The interim manager also made impactful substitutions, introducing Franculino Djú for the injured Onuachu, with the debutant scoring on his first competitive appearance.
When is the next match?
Trabzonspor's next Süper Lig fixture is against Konyaspor on September 12. That match could feature a meeting between Mohamed Salah and his former teammate Mostafa Mohamed. However, a key upcoming league match is at home against 3rd-placed Kocaelispor on December 20, 2026. You can check the team's full schedule on our fixtures page. For squad details and player statistics, visit our squad and stats pages.
