Trabzonspor fight back as Zubkov earns late leveller | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş drew 3-3 in the Süper Lig at Papara Park. In the 18th minute Tammy Abraham put Kara Kartal in front, and Václav Cerny quickly added a second (22.). Cerny made it three (31.), but a VAR review upgraded El Bilal Toure's foul to a straight red (38.), and the momentum flipped as Christ Inao Oulaï pulled one back (63.) before Oleksandr Zubkov levelled late (84.). Trabzonspor dominated with 34 attempts and 75.9% possession, while Ersin Destanoğlu made 10 saves to keep Kara Kartal alive. Trabzonspor remain second on 35 points and host Alanyaspor in the Türkiye Kupası next, while Kara Kartal stay fifth and host Çaykur Rizespor next.

Player of the Match: Christ Inao Oulaï drove the comeback with a goal, an assist and seven key passes, repeatedly supplying Oleksandr Zubkov and lifting Trabzonspor's tempo.

Stat of the Match: Ersin Destanoğlu produced 10 saves, the key reason Kara Kartal held on for a point under sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: The VAR-upgraded dismissal of El Bilal Toure shifted control at precisely the moment Kara Kartal had built a three-goal cushion. Trabzonspor's pressure was relentless, with 34 attempts and 75.9% possession illustrating their dominance after the break. Christ Inao Oulaï created seven key passes and combined with Oleksandr Zubkov for the second half rally.