Trabzonspor Assert Title Credentials Against Eyüpspor

Average Futmetrix Score: 40/100. Trabzonspor stamped their authority in the title race with a clinical 2-0 victory that left Eyüpspor searching for answers.

Early Precision Decides the Contest

The match was won in the opening quarter-hour. Felipe Augusto's 12th-minute finish, courtesy of T. Jabol-Folcarelli's assist, set the tone with intensity that never relented. Trabzonspor's 56% possession strangled Eyüpspor's rhythm from the opening whistle. The visitors managed just 44% of the ball and were forced into a reactive shell. Thirteen total shots—nine from inside the box—painted a picture of relentless pressure. Eyüpspor's defensive frailty, already evident in their 6-goals-for record this season, was exposed ruthlessly.

The Killing Blow Comes Early in the Second Half

C. Inao Oulai's 51st-minute second goal extinguished any lingering hope. Again, Jabol-Folcarelli orchestrated the move, and the balance of the contest tilted irreversibly. Yet this was no stroll. Eleven corners and set-piece pressure kept André Onana sharp—the goalkeeper's four saves proved crucial in a match where Eyüpspor's 1.19 expected goals suggested they created more than their league position warrants. The visitors were not outclassed in chance creation; they were outclassed in execution and defensive discipline.

Defensive Mastery in the Trenches

Mustafa Eskihellçaç orchestrated a defensive performance that underlined Trabzonspor's championship credentials. Seven wins from ten matches, 23 points, and a goal difference of +10 place them firmly in the stakes of the title race. Eyüpspor, languishing in 16th with 8 points, face a relegation battle that grows more acute with each defeat. This result is a watershed moment for both clubs—one consolidates their ascent, the other slides deeper into crisis.