Salah scores brace as Trabzonspor beat Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1

Mohamed Salah made an immediate impact in his first Turkish Super Lig start for Trabzonspor, scoring a brace to lead his new team to a 2-1 victory against Istanbul Basaksehir on Saturday. The 34-year-old Egyptian forward, who joined Trabzonspor on a two-year deal after departing Liverpool on a free transfer, found the net for the first time for the club in his third appearance.

Salah opened his scoring account by capitalizing on a mistake from Basaksehir's goalkeeper, Muhammed Sengezer. He intercepted the ball near the goal before his shot deflected in off the inside of the post. Although Basaksehir managed to equalize through Eldor Shomurodov's penalty, Salah swiftly restored Trabzonspor's advantage with a precise first-time finish from 10 yards out.

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Trabzonspor the lead after capitalising on a mistake from Basaksehir goalkeeper Muhammed Sengezer. He took the ball from the goalkeeper before seeing his effort deflect and go in off the inside of the post.

The former Liverpool star had an opportunity to complete a hat-trick late in the match. In injury time, he scored from approximately 45 yards after the goalkeeper was caught out, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Earlier in the second half, Salah received a yellow card for simulation after going down inside the penalty area.

Salah's two goals represent a significant and impressive start to his tenure in Turkey, providing Trabzonspor with a vital three points as they commence their league campaign. The performance signals a promising contribution from the experienced forward for his new club.

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Basaksehir equalised through Eldor Shomurodov, who converted from the penalty spot, but Salah quickly restored Trabzonspor’s advantage with a first-time finish from 10 yards.