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Salah's Brace Powers Trabzonspor to 4th Straight Win
19 Oct
Summary
- Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah scored his eighth league goal, becoming Super Lig's top scorer.
- Trabzonspor secured their fourth consecutive victory under new coach Thomas Reis.
- The win propelled Trabzonspor to fourth place, overtaking Besiktas in the standings.
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah scored his eighth league goal on Monday, leading Trabzonspor to a 2-0 victory against Besiktas at Papara Park. This crucial win marked Trabzonspor's fourth consecutive success in all competitions under the guidance of their new head coach, Thomas Reis.
Ozan Tufan opened the scoring in the 21st minute, converting a rebound after a shot was parried. Salah then doubled the lead in the 71st minute, finishing a low cross to secure the three points. This goal propelled Salah to the top of the Super Lig scoring chart with eight goals and three assists in eight matches.
The victory elevated Trabzonspor to fourth place in the Super Lig standings with 16 points. Conversely, Besiktas dropped to fifth place with 15 points following the defeat. Trabzonspor's defense proved resilient throughout the match, limiting Besiktas' opportunities.
The team's consistent performance under Thomas Reis signals a positive shift, as they continue their ascent in the league. Salah's prolific scoring continues to be a key factor in Trabzonspor's recent success.
