Trabzonspor defeated Alanyaspor 3-0 in the Ziraat Turkey Cup.

Trabzonspor faced Alanyaspor at home in the first week of Group A of the Ziraat Turkey Cup. The Bordo-Mavililer won the match at Papara Park 3-0 with goals scored in the second half.

VISCA AND MENDY RETURNED

Mendy, who was unable to play in the Samsunspor match due to a card suspension, returned to the squad with the cup match. Edin Visca, who was unable to play due to injury in the matches against Sipay Bodrum FK and Reeder Samsunspor, also found a place in the starting eleven after his treatment, replacing Cihan Çanak. Trabzonspor's head coach Şenol Güneş kept Nigerian player Nwakaeme on the bench.

EREN ELMALI WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SQUAD

Eren Elmalı, whose transfer to Galatasaray was on the agenda, was not included in the match squad. In Eren's absence, Arif Boşluk played on the left side of the defense. It was reported that Eren Elmalı has a slight injury. Meanwhile, Trabzonspor fans did not show much interest in the match. There were large gaps in the stands of Papara Park.

BANZA'S 12TH GOAL

The goals that brought victory to Trabzonspor were scored by Edin Visca in the 51st minute, Simon Banza in the 58th minute, and Antony Nwakaeme in the 69th minute. Simon Banza, who found the net in this match as well, reached 12 goals in 17 matches under the Bordo-Mavili jersey.

ALANYASPOR FINISHED WITH 10 PLAYERS

In Alanyaspor, Buluthan Bulut was carried off on a stretcher after suffering an injury in the 84th minute. Alanyaspor finished the match with 10 players as they had used all their substitution rights.

TENSION AFTER THE MATCH

After the Trabzonspor - Alanyaspor match, tension arose between the players of both teams on the field. During these moments, it was seen that Trabzonspor Assistant Coach Hüseyin Çimşir fell to the ground.

STARTED THE CUP WITH 3 POINTS

With this result, Trabzonspor started the cup with 3 points. Alanyaspor did not earn any points in the first match. Trabzonspor will face İskenderunspor away in the next match week of the cup. The Bordo-Mavililer will host Antalyaspor at home in the league over the weekend. Alanyaspor will host Fatih Karagümrük at home in the next week of the cup. The Mediterranean representative will visit Sivasspor away in the league over the weekend.