Trabzonspor stands after a 4-0 second leg win against VavaCars Fatih Karagümrük (Rev: 3:2) in the Turkish Cup final for the 16th time. The Bordeaux-Red-Blues also benefited from the fact that their opponent, who was in serious danger of relegation in the league, had to face the next league game against Galatasaray was rotated properly and initially left numerous regulars on the bench. Nevertheless, the guests from the Black Sea failed to score in the first half at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium, so they went into the break with a goalless draw.
But after the restart, striker Paul Onuachu (54th) gave Trabzonspor a 1-0 lead after a cross from Thomas Meunier by sticking his foot out at the right moment. However, the Nigerian had to leave the field early due to injury after his goal in the 60th minute. But even without his giant striker up front, Trabzonspor increased the lead to 2-0 a little later after an assist from Enis Bardhi and a goal from Taxiarchis Fountas.
In the 72nd, Can Keles conceded a penalty with a handball on Fountas’ shot. Umut Bozok (73′), who came on as a substitute for Onuachu, didn’t miss the opportunity from the spot and extended the lead to 3-0 with a well-placed low shot into the left corner. Just a little later, Joker Bozok scored a brace after a pass from Edin Visca and made the final score 4-0. Trabzon therefore made it safely into the final, where they played against Besiktas goes.
Lineups
VavaCars Fatih Karagümrük: Bilgin – Sangare, Dursun, Ceccherini, Tintis – Rohden (68. Kourbelis), Paoletti, Lasagna (58. Mor), Eysseric (75. Teklic), Mendes (58. Keles) – Yalcin (68. Marcao)
Trabzonspor: Cakir – Meunier, Mendy, Densville, Eren Elmali (75. Bosluk) – Özdemir, Visca (82. Orsic), Bardhi (82. Pepe), Gunes, Fountas (75. Fernandez) – Onuachu (60. Bozok)
Tore: 0:1 Onuachu (54.), 0:2 Fountas (69.), 0:3 Bozok (73./HE), 0:4 Bozok (77.)
Yellow cards: Paoletti (Fatih Karagümrük=