Fofana's Golden Touch Delivers Shock: Seven-Goal Spectacle Ends in Karagümrük Miracle
Must Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A relegation-battler's stunning comeback against a title-chasing side—complete with VAR controversy, penalty drama, and a substitute's two-minute masterclass—defines this season's most chaotic encounter.
Intensity: A Goalkeeping Nightmare
From the opening whistle, defending became optional. Trabzonspor's midfield dominance (56% possession, 439 passes) translated into early control: Felipe Augusto opened the scoring in the 19th minute, set up by Wagner Pina's incisive pass. Karagümrük levelled nine minutes later when Cukur pounced on Larsson's assist. But Paul Onuachu was just getting started—the Trabzonspor forward restored the lead in the 35th minute, again courtesy of Pina's creativity (2-1).
At 45+5, VAR confirmed a penalty for Trabzonspor. Onuachu stepped up and buried it—3-1, seemingly game over. The visitors had weathered the storm and taken control.
Balance: The 90th-Minute Implosion
Minute 88: Sikan's goal cut it to 3-2. Minute 90: David Datro Fofana, introduced in the 66th minute, struck twice. First, Ozcan's assist made it 3-3. Seconds later, Fofana's own finish won it 4-3. The lead changed hands three times; the score was level on four separate occasions. Trabzonspor's superior shot count (22 shots, 11 on target) and passing accuracy (82%) proved meaningless against Fofana's clinical finishing (8.9 rating, two-goal haul). Onuachu's brace and Pina's two assists (3 key passes) couldn't salvage the upset.
Upset Factor reached maximum: the 17th-placed side toppled the 4th-place contender at home. A seven-goal thriller, a VAR decision that fuelled debate, and a substitute's 24-minute transformation—this was chaos masquerading as football. Trabzonspor left empty-handed despite dominating the game's structure.
Key Questions
What made David Datro Fofana the Man of the Match?
Introduced in the 66th minute, Fofana scored twice in the final 90 seconds, turning a losing position into a shock 4-3 victory with clinical finishing.
What caused the seven-goal thriller?
Both sides prioritised attack over defence; Onuachu's early strikes invited quick responses, while VAR's penalty decision and late substitutions amplified the chaos.
How did substitute Fofana change the game?
Fresh legs and aggressive pressing destabilised Trabzonspor's tired defence. Two goals in two minutes proved the difference; his 8.9 rating was decisive.
Why is this match rated 100/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 100/100 places this match in the "Must Watch" category.
