March 3, 2025, saw Konyaspor hosting Trabzonspor at the MEDAŞ Konya Büyükşehir Stadium for their eagerly awaited Süper Lig clash. The stakes were high, with Konyaspor aiming to secure much-needed points to escape the relegation zone, and Trabzonspor desperately seeking their first away victory of the season.
The match began with both teams showing promise, but neither was able to capitalize on their scoring opportunities during the first half, which ended goalless. Konyaspor's Yusuf Erdoğan nearly broke the deadlock with a fierce strike early on, but Trabzonspor’s goalkeeper, Uğurcan Çakır, made key saves to keep his team level.
Throughout the first half, Konyaspor's defense held firm, thwarting numerous attempts by Trabzonspor, particularly noting Edin Visca's efforts, who could not find his way past goalkeeper Deniz Ertaş. The excitement continued to build as both teams went back and forth, but neither could find the finishing touch, resulting in a 0-0 halftime score.
Into the second half, the tension heightened as both teams made tactical adjustments. The second period was characterized by frenetic play, with Konyaspor being more assertive. The breakthrough finally came late, amid heightened drama.
After sustained pressure, it was Konyaspor who seized the moment. The decisive incident occurred deep in injury time. With the clock ticking down to the 90+10 mark, Konyaspor was awarded a penalty after video assistance referee (VAR) intervention confirmed handball by Trabzonspor's Lundstram inside the box.
Umut Nayir stepped up to take the spot-kick and held his nerve, sending Uğurcan Çakır the wrong way to find the back of the net and secure the win for Konyaspor, finalizing the scoreline at 1-0. "Konyaspor's victory was secured through Umut Nayir's penalty goal in the 90+10 minute," reported by Fanatik.
This dramatic victory marked Konyaspor's move up to 14th place, accumulating 28 points as they seek to escape the threat of relegation. On the other hand, this defeat for Trabzonspor meant they continued their streak of struggles on the road. The team has not won away from home since May 2024, making this the longest winless streak for the club in away matches since 1985. "Trabzonspor, struggling for away victories, has not triumphed on the road since May 2024," noted by Fanatik.
Following the match, Trabzonspor coach Şenol Güneş faced challenging questions about the team’s performance. “We tried to impose our game, but it’s clear we have weaknesses to address. The lack of victory away from home is concerning,” Güneş remarked.
One of the notable absences for Trabzonspor was star player Anthony Nwakaeme, who was not included due to injury concerns. "Nwakaeme was not included due to injury concerns," stated by Fanatik, adding to the team's challenges on the field.
The match not only had immediate ramifications for both clubs but also set the tone for their upcoming fixtures. Konyaspor will travel to face Arda Turan's managed Eyüpspor next week, aiming to build on this newfound momentum, whereas Trabzonspor is set to host Hatayspor at home, where they desperately need to turn their fortunes around.
With this match now behind them, both teams must regroup quickly, as the competitive nature of the Süper Lig leaves little room for reflection. For Konyaspor, this win is possibly the catalyst needed for their survival hopes, whereas Trabzonspor will need to analyze their strategies carefully to avoid prolonging their winless drought on the road.