Trabzonspor continued their impressive run in the Turkish Super Lig with an important 2-0 home victory over Gaziantep on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Papara Park in the tenth round of the competition.

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah started the match and played an important role in Trabzonspor's attacking performance.

He helped create the opening goal, making another valuable contribution as his team continued its push toward the top of the Turkish league table.

The home side showed its attacking strength and made good use of its chances to secure three more points and strengthen its position among the league's leading teams.

Mohamed Salah Helps Create the Opening Goal

Trabzonspor entered the match determined to collect all three points.

The team looked to create chances through attacking moves and set pieces, with Mohamed Salah playing an active role in the forward line.

The breakthrough came near the end of the first half when Salah delivered a corner kick into the penalty area.

Ernest Muci met the ball with a header that reached defender Stefan Savic, who fired a powerful shot into the net to give Trabzonspor the lead shortly before halftime.

Salah played an important part in the move by delivering the corner into a dangerous area, allowing his teammates to turn the opportunity into a goal.

The opening goal gave Trabzonspor an important advantage heading into the second half, with the home team leading 1-0 at the break.

After halftime, Trabzonspor continued to attack in search of a second goal that would make the result more comfortable.

Gaziantep tried to respond and find an equalizer, but the home side remained dangerous whenever it moved forward.

In the 62nd minute, Ernest Muci doubled Trabzonspor's lead after receiving a pass from Noah Saviolo.

Muci fired a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, sending the ball into the net and giving his team a 2-0 advantage.

The second goal put Trabzonspor in a strong position, allowing the team to manage the remaining minutes and protect its lead until the final whistle.

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The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Trabzonspor, extending the team's positive run in the Turkish Super Lig.

Trabzonspor Close In on the Top of the Table

The victory took Trabzonspor to 22 points and kept the team in third place in the Turkish Super Lig standings.

Trabzonspor now sit three points behind league leaders Galatasaray and just one point behind the team in second place.

Meanwhile, Gaziantep remained on eight points after failing to earn a positive result at Papara Park.

The latest victory also highlighted Trabzonspor's impressive attacking form this season.

The team had scored 22 goals in its opening nine league matches before adding two more against Gaziantep, bringing its total to 24 goals after ten rounds.

Trabzonspor had previously secured an exciting 4-3 victory over Caykur Rizespor, demonstrating its ability to create chances and score goals against difficult opponents.

These attacking numbers reflect one of Trabzonspor's strongest starts in front of goal in recent years.

The team has continued to show that it has the attacking quality needed to compete with the leading clubs in the Turkish Super Lig.

The match against Gaziantep also featured the presence of Hany Abou Rida, president of the Egyptian Football Association, who attended to support Mohamed Salah from the stands.

Salah continues to play an important role in Trabzonspor's starting lineup, offering experience, attacking movement, and additional options from set pieces.

His involvement in the opening goal against Gaziantep once again showed how he can influence matches even without scoring himself.

With the team continuing to collect important victories, Trabzonspor will now look to maintain its momentum in the coming rounds and reduce the gap to the league leaders.

The race for the top positions remains competitive, and every victory could prove important as the season progresses.

The 2-0 win over Gaziantep gives Trabzonspor another boost in confidence, with Mohamed Salah and his teammates hoping to continue their strong performances and move closer to the Turkish Super Lig summit.