02.11.2026 13:03
Trabzonspor defeated Gaziantep FK 2-0 at home, extending their winning streak under Thomas Reis to 5 matches. The maroon-blues won their first 5 league matches with Reis and, after 26 years, achieved 5 wins in 5 home matches, collecting 15 points and keeping clean sheets in 4 matches.
Hosting Gaziantep FK in the 10th week of the Super Lig, Trabzonspor continued its rise with the victory it secured at Papara Park. The claret-blue team, which won all 5 league matches under the management of head coach Thomas Reis, kept a clean sheet in 4 matches during this period. While Ernest Muçi's goal and assist contribution stood out in the match, Mohamed Salah's productivity in attack, Stefan Savic's passing performance, and Andre Onana's save statistics throughout the season drew attention.
REIS MADE TRABZONSPOR HISTORY
Trabzonspor head coach Thomas Reis made a first in the club's history with the victory against Gaziantep FK. The German coach became the first head coach in Trabzonspor history to achieve this feat by winning all of his first 5 Super Lig matches in charge of the claret-blue team. Reis, who took charge in the 6th week of the league, collected 15 points in 5 matches and played an important role in his team's rise.
THE TEAM WITH THE MOST WINS AND CLEAN SHEETS
Since the 6th week, when Thomas Reis took charge for his first match, Trabzonspor has been the team with the most victories and the most clean sheets in the Super Lig. The claret-blue team won all 5 matches it played in this period while not allowing opponents to score in 4 matches. The Black Sea team, which prioritized defensive security, also maintained its attacking productivity and continued its winning streak.
A FIRST AT HOME AFTER 26 YEARS
Trabzonspor reached an important statistic by winning all 5 Super Lig matches it played at Papara Park this season. The claret-blue team started a season with 5 wins out of 5 at home for the first time since the 2000-2001 season. The Black Sea team, which also secured victory in front of its fans against Gaziantep FK, repeated the same achievement after 26 years.
ONANA AT THE TOP OF THE LEAGUE
Trabzonspor's Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana has been among the most notable goalkeepers in the Super Lig with his performance this season. Onana saved 45 of the 52 shots on target that came at his goal, becoming the goalkeeper with the highest save percentage in the league at 85 percent. The experienced goalkeeper is also having the season in which he has reached the highest save percentage of his career and played an important role in the claret-blue team's defensive performance.
GOAL AND ASSIST CONTRIBUTION FROM MUÇI
Trabzonspor's Albanian footballer Ernest Muçi stood out with his performance against Gaziantep FK. Muçi, who found the back of the net in the 61st minute of the match, became the first Trabzonspor player to score in the 61st minute in the Super Lig after Edin Visca, who scored in the same minute against Beşiktaş in September 2023. Muçi made 1 assist in the match, produced 3 key passes, and achieved an 87 percent passing accuracy in the attacking zone. The Albanian player also delivered 1 accurate cross.
5 KEY PASSES FROM SALAH, 5 SUCCESSFUL DRIBBLES FROM SAVIOLO
Mohamed Salah of Trabzonspor reached the match's highest number in this area with 5 key passes against Gaziantep FK. The Egyptian star was successful in 3 of his 5 crossing attempts and played with a 67 percent passing accuracy in the attacking zone. In the claret-blue team, Ernest Muçi produced 3 key passes, while Saviolo produced 2. Saviolo was also successful in 5 of 9 dribble attempts, making him one of the match's most effective players in this area. Saviolo, who made 1 assist in the match, achieved a 69 percent passing accuracy in the attacking zone.
99 ACCURATE PASSES FROM SAVIC
Trabzonspor defender Stefan Savic drew attention with his passing performance against Gaziantep FK. The experienced footballer made 108 pass attempts in the match and completed 99 of them to his teammates. Savic played with a passing accuracy of approximately 92 percent, while Chibuike Nwaiwu was successful in 83 of 91 passes. In the claret-blue team, Cabral completed 49 of 55 passes, Fabinho 42 of 54, and goalkeeper Andre Onana 42 of 51 accurately.
ONUACHU STOOD OUT IN AERIAL BALLS, CABRAL IN TACKLES
Trabzonspor's Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu won 4 of the 6 aerial duels he entered against Gaziantep FK, becoming the match's most successful player in this area. In the claret-blue team, Stefan Savic won 2 of 3 aerial duels, while Chibuike Nwaiwu prevailed in all 2 duels. In the tackling statistic, Cabral was successful in all 3 of his attempts, while Saviolo and Tim Jabol-Folcarelli each made 2 tackles.
9 LOOSE BALL RECOVERIES FROM NWAIWU
In Trabzonspor, Chibuike Nwaiwu recovered 9 loose balls against Gaziantep FK, reaching his team's highest number in this area. Cabral and Mustafa Eskihellaç each recovered 5 loose balls, while Fabinho contributed to the defense by blocking 2 shots from the opponent. Nwaiwu also played a role in his team's defensive performance with 1 shot block. In the match, Fabinho and Nwaiwu each made 2 interceptions, and the claret-blue team limited the opponent's attacking attempts through individual defensive performances.