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Trabzonspor Suffers Defeat to Konyaspor in Turkish Cup Clash
Trabzonspor faced a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Konyaspor in the first leg of the round 16 of the Turkish Cup on Wednesday. The absence of Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, who was granted a break along with three of his teammates, Onur Kıvrak, Burak Yilmaz, and Theo Bongonda, until the New Year by club coach Riza Calimbay, was keenly felt.
The solitary goal of the match was scored by Ali Camdali in the 31st minute, leaving Trabzonspor with an uphill battle in the second leg. The return fixture is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the Medical Park Stadium in Trabzonspor.
Onazi, a key player for Trabzonspor, has made 12 appearances in the Turkish Super Lig this season. Despite his absence, Trabzonspor currently sits in seventh place in the league table with 29 points from 17 games.
This defeat comes as a setback for Trabzonspor, who had been hoping to make a strong showing in the Turkish Cup. The team will need to regroup and strategize ahead of the second leg in order to turn the tide in their favor.
The absence of Onazi and his fellow teammates may have played a role in Trabzonspor’s inability to secure a positive result in this first leg encounter. However, the team will be eager to bounce back and demonstrate their resilience in the upcoming match on home turf.
Trabzonspor will need to put in a strong performance and capitalize on their home advantage if they are to progress to the next round of the Turkish Cup. The fans will undoubtedly be hoping for a better outcome and will be rallying behind the team as they look to secure victory in the second leg.
