Trabzonspor produced a commanding performance to defeat Besiktas 2-0 on Monday, with Mohamed Salah finding the net in the second half to seal a crucial victory in the eighth-week closing match of the Turkish Super Lig.
Ozan Tufan put the hosts ahead in the 21st minute at Papara Park in Türkiye’s Trabzon, giving Trabzonspor control of the contest before Salah doubled their advantage in the 71st minute.
The result completed an important home win for the Black Sea side and left Besiktas unable to find a response.
Tufan sets the tone, Salah delivers the knockout blow
Trabzonspor made their early pressure count when Tufan broke the deadlock midway through the first half. The hosts carried their advantage into the break and remained organised as Besiktas sought a way back into the match.
The visitors threatened after the interval, but Trabzonspor held firm. In the 71st minute, Franculino Dju won possession and drove into the penalty area before setting up Salah, who finished to make it 2-0.
Salah’s goal capped the victory and continued his prolific start to the domestic campaign.
The Egyptian forward reached eight Super Lig goals for the season, according to match reports.
Trabzonspor leapfrogs Besiktas
The three points lifted Trabzonspor to 16 points and fourth place in the table, while Besiktas remained on 15 points in fifth.
The result strengthened Trabzonspor’s position in the race near the top of the standings.
For Trabzonspor, the victory offered another boost in front of their home supporters.
For Besiktas, the defeat meant leaving the Black Sea coast without a goal or a point, as their rivals moved above them in the league table.
