Nwakaeme and Onuachu Shine as Trabzonspor Cruise Past Fethiyespor
Trabzonspor delivered a strong second-half display to claim a comfortable 3–0 victory over Fethiyespor in Group A of the Turkish Cup.
Nigerian players Anthony Nwakaeme, Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu all featured as the Black Sea side brushed aside their lower-league opponents.
The match remained goalless for much of the contest, with Fethiyespor holding firm for over an hour. However, Trabzonspor raised the tempo late on and quickly took control.
The breakthrough came in the 69th minute when Ernest Muçi finished neatly after being picked out by Nwakaeme, whose vision and movement caused problems for the defence.
That goal sparked a flurry of action. Seven minutes later, Nwakaeme doubled the lead with a fine individual effort, cutting inside before firing a powerful left-footed strike into the top corner.
Trabzonspor wrapped up the win in the 78th minute. Onuachu, who came on at the break, showed his striker’s instinct by tapping in from close range to make it 3–0.
Defender Chibuike Nwaiwu also played his part as Trabzonspor stayed solid at the back and comfortably managed the closing stages.
The result lifts Trabzonspor to the top of Group A with six points from three matches, putting pressure on their rivals in the race for qualification.
The game was particularly encouraging for Nwakaeme, who scored his first goal of the season after returning from a long injury absence. His performance will be a big confidence boost as the campaign progresses.
Onuachu also maintained his impressive form, taking his total to 14 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions.
For Fethiyespor, the defeat leaves them bottom of the group with just one point, leaving their hopes of progressing in the Turkish Cup hanging by a thread.
