24.04.2025 22:40
In the semi-final match of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Trabzonspor defeated Göztepe 2-0 and became the second finalist. The burgundy-blues will face Galatasaray, who won 5-1 against Konyaspor, in the final. The grand match that will determine the owner of the cup will be played on May 14th.
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In the semi-final match of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Trabzonspor faced Göztepe at Papara Park. The bordo-mavililer, who left the match victorious with a score of 2-0, managed to secure a ticket to the final.
5 CHANGES FROM FATİH TEKKE
Trabzonspor, hosting Göztepe in the semi-final of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, took to the field with 5 different players compared to the 11 they used in their last league match against Adana Demirspor. Head coach Fatih Tekke changed the midfield structure especially due to injured players. Ozan Tufan and Lundstram replaced the suspended Mendy and the injured Folcarelli. Nwkaeme took the place of Cihan Çanak, who was moved to the bench, Sikan replaced Cham, and Zubkov took Visca's place in the starting 11. Trabzonspor was without red card suspended players Okay Yokuşlu and Mendy, as well as injured players Folcarelli, Draguş, Serdar Saatçı, Hüseyin Türkmen, and Onuralp Çevikkan.
SIKAN'S SURPRISE
Trabzonspor's head coach Fatih Tekke assigned Ukrainian player Danylo Sikan, who had not been given playing time in recent weeks, to the starting 11. Tekke brought the player he preferred in the starting 11 during the Ziraat Turkey Cup match against Sipay Bodrum FK on April 2 back to the field after 3 league matches.
FANS FILLED THE STANDS
Trabzonspor fans filled a large portion of the stands. The bordo-mavililer, who have had an undesirable season in the league, received support from their fans in the semi-final match. Göztepe fans also did not leave their team alone in Trabzon. Approximately a thousand yellow-red fans were present in the visiting fans' section.
SUPPORT FOR PALESTINE
Trabzonspor fans displayed messages of support for Palestine. The bordo-mavili fans hung banners in the stands that read 'Silence When Children Sleep, Not When They Die', 'There is no War in Gaza, There is Genocide, There is Plunder, There is Oppression, There is Hunger', and 'Curse the Oppression, Freedom for Gaza'.
CHILDREN WATCHED FOR FREE
In memory of Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi, who passed away recently, the Trabzonspor Board of Directors changed the name of the Yavru Fırtına to "Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi". Due to the National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23, children watched the match for free from the stands. The jerseys of Trabzonspor players featured drawings made by children. With the organization of TSYD Trabzon Branch, the spouses and children of press members also watched the match from the press stand.
NO GOALS IN THE FIRST HALF
In the first half of the match, both teams failed to capitalize on the opportunities they created. Trabzonspor and Göztepe could not convert their goal-scoring chances in the first 45 minutes, and the teams went into halftime with a score of 0-0.
TRABZONSPOR WON A PENALTY
In the 50th minute, Nwakaeme received a pass from Mustafa in the left diagonal and took a shot in the penalty area, but the ball deflected off Heliton in defense. Referee Cihan Aydın pointed to the penalty spot for a handball. However, the assistant referee raised the offside flag for the start of the play. After a review by VAR, it was determined that there was no offside, and Trabzonspor was awarded a penalty in the 54th minute.
BANZA MISSED THE PENALTY
Simon Banza, who stepped up to take the penalty, was unable to convert it. Göztepe goalkeeper Arda Özçimen guessed the corner correctly on Banza's shot with his right foot. After his intervention, Arda managed to grab the ball that hit the post.
AESTHETIC GOAL FROM OZAN
The goal that brought Trabzonspor the ticket to the final came from Ozan Tufan in the 78th minute. Ozan made an aesthetic shot to the ball that Banza headed down from Zubkov's corner kick, managing to find the net and put his team ahead 1-0.
ZUBKOV DETERMINED THE SCORE
The Black Sea team, which took the lead, increased the difference to 2 in the 89th minute with Oleksandr Zubkov. After receiving the ball on the left wing, Nwakaeme entered the penalty area and passed the ball to Zubkov, who scored with his second attempt, giving his team a 2-0 lead. With no further goals in the remaining short time, the bordo-mavililer left the field victorious.
RIVAL GALATASARAY
With this result, Trabzonspor, the second team to secure a place in the final, will face Galatasaray, who advanced to the final by defeating Konyaspor with a score of 5-1. The match, which will determine the owner of the cup, will be played on May 14. Meanwhile, Göztepe, who reached the semi-finals after 49 years, missed the opportunity to reach the final and win the cup after 55 years.
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