Trabzonspor's Title Dream Meets Alanyaspor's Stubborn Defence

Average Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A draw that halts Trabzonspor's three-match winning streak signals the first real test of their championship credentials.

Early Advantage, Late Equaliser

Trabzonspor struck first through P. Onuachu in the 15th minute, setting the tone for what promised to be a commanding home performance. The hosts controlled the intensity with their possession advantage, but Alanyaspor refused to wilt. Then came the turning point: Ianis Hagi, assisted by Maestro, drew level in the 73rd minute. The 58 minutes separating these goals exposed the fragile balance of a match where neither side could impose sustained dominance.

Zubkov's Mastery Falls Short

Oleksandr Zubkov orchestrated Trabzonspor's midfield with clinical precision—four key passes, a player-of-the-match performance. Yet the numbers tell a harsher story: 16 shots, just 3 on target. This wastefulness proved decisive. Alanyaspor, despite 42% possession, matched Trabzonspor's three shots on target with their own ruthless finishing. The hosts' 87% pass accuracy and 58% control meant little when converted into just one goal.

Alanya's Grit Under Pressure

The visitors' 24 shots—more than half Trabzonspor's 16—revealed an aggressive blueprint, one willing to absorb pressure and strike on the counter. Seven corners and four offside positions showed Alanyaspor's commitment to the upset factor. Hagi's finish wasn't luck; it was the reward for relentless intensity when it mattered most. A side sitting eighth in the table had just claimed a point against the third-placed challengers—a statement of intent in a congested title race.

The Title Race Recalibrates

Trabzonspor remains on 25 points, their +10 goal difference still formidable. But dropping points at home to a mid-table side raises questions about consistency when stakes are highest. Alanyaspor, meanwhile, climbs to 15 points with a draw that proves bigger fish are beatable.