Trabzonspor vs Galatasaray Highlights & Replay

The atmosphere was electric as two of the biggest heavyweights in Turkish football faced off in a highly anticipated Süper Lig encounter on September 19, 2026. Fans gathered at the stadium to witness Trabzonspor take on Galatasaray in a match that promised tactical intrigue and high-stakes drama.

Salah Ignites the First Half

The contest exploded into life almost immediately after the opening whistle. In the 4th minute, Trabzonspor drew first blood when Mustafa Eskihellac delivered a pinpoint assist to Mohamed Salah, who finished with clinical precision to put the hosts ahead. Galatasaray struggled to find their rhythm as the home side dominated the early exchanges with aggressive pressing and fluid movement.

As the first half drew toward a close, the pressure from Trabzonspor became overwhelming. In the 39th minute, the provider turned scorer’s assistant as Mohamed Salah set up Noah Saviolo for a composed finish to double the lead. The nightmare continued for the visitors just before the break; in the 44th minute, Franculino found Salah in the area, and the Egyptian superstar clinicaly slotted home his second of the night to make it 3-0 at halftime.

Hat-trick Heroics and Late Disciplinary Drama

The second half saw the hosts maintain their dominance, effectively managing the game despite several tactical substitutions, including the introduction of Ozan Tufan and Paul Onuachu. The defining moment of the half arrived in the 80th minute when Ozan Tufan teed up Mohamed Salah for his third goal of the game. The hat-trick sent the home crowd into a frenzy and effectively ended any lingering hopes of a comeback.

Temperatures boiled over in the closing stages as the referee stayed busy with his notebook. After Andre Onana and Salah were shown yellow cards in the 82nd minute, the situation worsened for the visitors. In the 87th minute, Lesley Ugochukwu was shown a straight red card, sparking heavy protests from the Galatasaray bench and players alike. With the game well beyond reach, Leroy Sané picked up a late yellow card in stoppage time, concluding a masterclass performance by the home side and a disciplinary collapse for the visitors.