02.04.2025 20:40
In the quarterfinal match of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Trabzonspor defeated Bodrum FK 3-2 in a match that went into extra time, securing their place in the semifinals. The Aegean team finished the match with 10 players, while the burgundy-blues ended with 9. The Black Sea representative will face the winner of the Beşiktaş-Göztepe matchup in the semifinals.
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In the quarter-finals of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Trabzonspor faced Bodrum FK at home. The normal time of the match at Papara Park ended 2-2. Trabzonspor defeated Bodrum FK 3-2 in extra time and advanced to the semi-finals.
2 CHANGES IN TRABZONSPOR
In the quarter-finals of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Trabzonspor, hosting Sipay Bodrum FK, took to the field with 2 different names compared to the starting 11 in the match against Göztepe. Head coach Fatih Tekke preferred Sikan, who was benched in the Göztepe match, instead of Ozan Tufan in midfield, while he assigned Banza, who was unable to play last week due to suspension, instead of Enis Destan in the forward position. Injured players Batagov, Nwakaeme, Hüseyin Türkmen, and Onuralp Çevikkan were not included in the squad.
BACK IN THE SQUAD AFTER 3 MATCHES
Savic, who was injured in the match against Konyaspor, was included in the squad after 3 official matches. Head coach Fatih Tekke kept the Montenegrin defender on the bench as he did not see him fully fit.
THERE WERE EMPTY SPACES IN THE STANDS
Trabzonspor fans did not show much interest in the match. While the stands were completely full in the match played yesterday by the Under-19 Team against Inter, less interest was shown in the cup match, and empty spaces were observed in the stands.
VOLKAN KONAK WAS NOT FORGOTTEN
Players from both teams entered the field with a banner reading "We Will Not Forget You Volkan Konak" for the artist Volkan Konak, who collapsed on stage at a concert in the city of Iskele, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and passed away in the hospital.
TRABZONSPOR TOOK THE LEAD AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MATCH
Trabzonspor started the match almost with a goal. The burgundy-blues took the lead 1-0 with a goal from Simon Banza in the 3rd minute.
CONSECUTIVE GOALS FROM BODRUM
Bodrum FK took the lead 2-1 by scoring consecutive goals against Trabzonspor. Taulant Seferi equalized the score to 1-1 with a goal in the 15th minute. Enis Bardhi then put Bodrum ahead 2-1 with a goal in the 20th minute. Enis Bardhi did not celebrate after scoring against his former team Trabzonspor.
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE FROM TRABZONSPOR
Trabzonspor immediately responded to Bodrum FK's second goal. Mustafa Eskihellaç scored the equalizer in the 22nd minute, bringing the score to 2-2. This was Mustafa Eskihellaç's first goal under the Trabzonspor jersey. The first half of the match between Trabzonspor and Bodrum FK ended 2-2.
3 RED CARDS SHOWED AT ONCE
Fredy from Bodrum FK received a red card in the 79th minute, leaving his team with 10 players. Okay Yokuşlu from Trabzonspor also received a red card in the 89th minute, leaving his team with 10 players as well. Batista Mendy from the burgundy-blues received a red card in the 109th minute, and Trabzonspor completed the 120 minutes with 9 players.
ZUBKOV BROUGHT THE ADVANTAGE IN EXTRA TIME
In the second half of the match, despite both teams having significant chances, there was no goal for a long time, and the match continued with a score of 2-2. Trabzonspor won the match 3-2 with a goal from Oleksandr Zubkov in the 98th minute and advanced to the semi-finals.
RIVAL EITHER BEŞİKTAŞ OR GÖZTEPE
With this result, Trabzonspor advanced to the semi-finals of the Turkey Cup. Bodrum FK was eliminated from the tournament. The burgundy-blues will face the winner of the Beşiktaş-Göztepe match in the semi-final round.
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