Trabzonspor Builds 3-0 Lead Against Samsunspor in Samsun

On October 10, 2026, Trabzonspor established a 3-0 halftime advantage over Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig seventh-round match at Samsun, with goals from Ernest Muci, Chibuike Nwaiwu, and Franculino Dju before playing the second half with 10 men.

According to saraymedya.com, Trabzonspor opened the scoring in the 28th minute through Muci, then extended the margin with Nwaiwu's goal in the 38th minute. Dju added the third goal in the 40th minute to complete the first-half score.

The match changed shortly before halftime when Trabzonspor defender Melih Kabasakal was shown a direct red card in the 43rd minute after a challenge on an opponent, according to saraymedya.com. The decision meant Trabzonspor entered the second half with one fewer player.

According to saraymedya.com, the first half also included yellow cards for Samsunspor players Joe Mendes, Elliot Watt, and Logi Tomasson, while Kabasakal received the red card for Trabzonspor. Samsunspor also substituted Celil Yüksel for Yalçın Kayan in the 26th minute.

The result followed a strong attacking opening period from Trabzonspor, which had already taken control before the dismissal. Samsunspor faced a three-goal deficit heading into the second half at its home stadium in Samsun, according to saraymedya.com.