Gençlerbirliği punish Trabzonspor with clinical late show | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Gençlerbirliği stunned Trabzonspor with a 3-0 away win. Adama Traoré headed in from close range in the 45th minute after a cross by Metehan Mimaroğlu. Franco Tongya doubled the lead (88.) before Mimaroğlu added a third in the third minute of second half stoppage time following a fast break. Despite 63.2% possession and 536 passes at 89.2% accuracy, Trabzonspor mustered four shots on target with Ricardo Velho producing four saves. Gençlerbirliği climb from 15th to 14th in the Süper Lig table, while Trabzonspor face Konyaspor in the Türkiye Kupasi final next.

Player of the Match: Metehan Mimaroğlu set up the opener and struck late, finishing with three shots on target, 10 possessions won and four tackles.

Stat of the Match: Gençlerbirliği registered six shots on target from 13 attempts, making their 36.8% possession count on the break.

Three Things We Learned: Trabzonspor dominated the ball with 63.2% possession and completed 536 passes at 89.2% accuracy, yet found no breakthrough. Paul Onuachu had five attempts and hit the bar, but Ricardo Velho made four saves. Franco Tongya added a goal and an assist and produced 13 successful final third passes, a constant outlet for transitions.