Trabzonspor lead Samsunspor 3-0 as post and crossbar deny hosts

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Trabzonspor built a 3-0 lead before half-time, despite Melih Kabasakal being sent off in the 42nd minute.

Frankulino Djou scored the visitors’ third goal in the 39th minute, finishing past the goalkeeper after Salah’s pass sent him through on goal.

Trabzonspor had doubled their advantage a minute earlier when Chibuike Nwajio followed up after the goalkeeper had saved Ernest Muci’s effort.

Muci had opened the scoring in the 27th minute. He collected Mustafa Eskihellac’s pass, moved clear of the defence and placed the ball into the net.

Samsunspor had an early opportunity to equalise in the ninth minute, but a defender prevented Salah from finishing from close range.

Second-half chances

Samsunspor struck the crossbar in the 51st minute after a shot from inside the six-yard box.

The hosts came even closer in the 66th minute when one effort hit the post before rebounding to a team-mate, whose follow-up struck the crossbar.

The match began with Trabzonspor holding a three-goal advantage at half-time.