Trabzonspor emerged victorious with a commanding 3-1 win over Fatih Karagümrük at Papara Park in the 24th round of the Süper Lig. The match saw Chibuike Nwaiwu shine, netting twice in the second half to secure the points for the home side. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring early, assisted by Ozan Tufan, only for Fatih Karagümrük's Daniele Verde to quickly equalize.

Nwaiwu's Second-Half Surge

Trabzonspor set the tone early with Onuachu's 20th-minute goal, but the visitors responded through Verde just eight minutes later. The second half, however, belonged to Trabzonspor and Nwaiwu, who found the net twice in quick succession. His first came just after the break, turning in another assist from Tufan, while his second, set up by Onuachu, effectively put the game to bed.

Tactical Adjustments Pay Off

Both teams made significant substitutions at halftime, with Trabzonspor's changes proving more effective. The home side's control was evident as they maintained 63% possession and completed 732 passes with 89% accuracy, limiting Fatih Karagümrük to sporadic counter-attacks.

Statistical Breakdown

Trabzonspor's dominance was reflected in their attacking statistics, registering 13 total shots with 6 on target. Nwaiwu's performance was particularly noteworthy, as he not only scored twice but also had a player rating of 9. Paul Onuachu was instrumental as well, participating in 12 duels and completing 8 successfully.

Forward Momentum

With this victory, Trabzonspor continues their strong form, signaling their ambitions in the league as they build on recent performances. Their ability to convert possession into goals will be crucial as they aim to sustain their momentum in upcoming fixtures.

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