Trabzonspor edge past Gençlerbirliği to reach final

Trabzonspor defeated Gençlerbirliği 2-1 away in the first leg of the Ziraat Turkish Cup semifinals, scoring decisive goals in the dying minutes of the match. The Black-Sea side took a significant step toward the final with a hard-fought victory on the road.

Veteran columnists highlighted Trabzonspor's experience and big-club pedigree as key factors in their cup campaign. Trabzonspor now sets its sights on the final as they aim for cup glory.