Süper Lig
2 May 2026, 17:00
Papara Park, Trabzon
Ozan Ergun, Türkiye
Trabzonspor25’B. Bouchouari
40’M. Eskihellac
42’M. Eskihellac
42’M. Eskihellac
46’E. Muci
69’B. Bouchouari
69’S. Malkocoglu
80’W. Pina
85’Felipe Augusto
90’U. Nayir
90’C. Inao Oulai
90’P. Onuachu
Göztepe
Juan Santos32’
A. Antunes57’
Janderson68’
A. Dennis76’
A. Antunes76’
A. Kurtulan81’
Heliton84’
Janderson88’
Juan Santos88’
N. Miroshi90’
AI Post-Match Analysis
Match Rating
3.7/10Man of the Match
U. Nayir
Key Moments
132’ Juan Santos’ goal for Göztepe, exploiting Trabzonspor’s defensive lapses despite their higher possession.
242’ M. Eskihellac’s red card, which shifted the match’s balance and forced Trabzonspor into a reactive, outnumbered approach.
390+3’ U. Nayir’s equalizer, showcasing Trabzonspor’s composure under pressure and ability to convert late chances.
Tactical Insights
Trabzonspor’s defensive structure collapsed after Eskihellac’s dismissal, emphasizing the importance of maintaining numerical superiority in midfield.
Göztepe’s high volume of shots (18) and fouls (22) suggests a reliance on physicality and direct play, but their inability to convert chances highlights a lack of precision in final third execution.
Trabzonspor’s late equalizer underscores the value of set-piece preparation, as their ability to capitalize on a late opportunity despite being a man down demonstrates tactical adaptability.
The match between Trabzonspor and Göztepe was a tightly contested encounter marked by tactical discipline, physicality, and a pivotal red card that shifted momentum. Göztepe took control early, capitalizing on Trabzonspor’s defensive vulnerabilities to score in the 32nd minute through Juan Santos, a goal that came despite Trabzonspor’s higher possession (58%) and accurate passes (319). However, Trabzonspor’s inability to convert their dominance into clear chances—only 4 shots on target compared to Göztepe’s 2—highlighted inefficiencies in their attacking play. The turning point arrived in the 42nd minute when M. Eskihellac received a second yellow card and was sent off, reducing Trabzonspor to 10 men and forcing them into a more defensive posture. This numerical disadvantage likely contributed to their increased fouls (14) and struggles to maintain possession in the second half. Despite this, Trabzonspor showed resilience, equalizing in the 90+3’ through U. Nayir, a goal that underscored their ability to capitalize on late opportunities. Göztepe, though dominant in total shots (18) and fouls (22), failed to maintain their lead, reflecting a lack of clinical finishing and defensive resilience against Trabzonspor’s set-piece threats.