Trabzonspor produced one of the most exciting comebacks of the Turkish Super Lig season, overturning a two-goal deficit to secure a dramatic 4-3 away victory over Rizespor, with Egyptian star Mohamed Salah featuring in the match on Monday, October 26, 2026.

The thrilling encounter took place at Caykur Didi Stadium in the ninth round of the 2026-2027 Turkish Super Lig season.

Fans witnessed seven goals and several dramatic changes in the score before the visitors claimed all three points.

Mohamed Salah started the match for Trabzonspor and played a role in the attacking moves that helped his team recover from a difficult first half before leaving the pitch in the closing minutes.

Rizespor Take Early Control

Rizespor made an impressive start and took the lead in the 12th minute when Gennaro Borrelli converted a cross from inside the penalty area.

The home side continued to threaten Trabzonspor's defense, and Borrelli doubled the advantage in the 32nd minute with another well-placed finish following a coordinated attacking move.

Rizespor entered halftime with a comfortable 2-0 lead, leaving Trabzonspor facing a difficult challenge after struggling to create clear scoring opportunities.

However, the second half brought a completely different performance from the visitors.

Trabzonspor reduced the deficit in the 50th minute through Melih Kabasakal after an attacking move involving Mohamed Salah.

The Egyptian forward played a clever backheel pass to Ernest Muci, who then set up Kabasakal to score from inside the penalty area.

Just two minutes later, Aral Simsir scored the equalizer with a delicate finish, bringing Trabzonspor level and completely changing the momentum of the match.

The visitors continued their impressive comeback, and Frankulino completed the turnaround in the 57th minute, scoring Trabzonspor's third goal to give his team a 3-2 advantage.

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After trailing by two goals at halftime, Trabzonspor had managed to score three times in a remarkable seven-minute spell.

Late Winner Seals Thriller

Despite losing their two-goal advantage, Rizespor refused to give up and managed to level the score again.

Kazim Laci scored the home side's third goal in the 69th minute with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area, making it 3-3.

With both teams pushing forward, the final stages became increasingly exciting as each side searched for a decisive goal.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 83rd minute when Frankulino moved into the penalty area and fired a powerful shot into the top of the net.

It was his second goal of the evening and Trabzonspor's fourth, completing a remarkable comeback in a seven-goal thriller.

Mohamed Salah was substituted in the 85th minute, with Saviolo coming on to replace him after the Egyptian had contributed to his team's attacking play.

Rizespor continued searching for another equalizer during the remaining minutes, but Trabzonspor held on to secure an important 4-3 victory.

The result lifted Trabzonspor to 19 points and second place in the Turkish Super Lig standings, while Rizespor remained in 13th position with 10 points.

The victory provides Trabzonspor with valuable momentum as they continue their push toward the top of the table.

For Mohamed Salah, the match marked another appearance in Trabzonspor colors during one of the team's most dramatic victories of the season.