Trabzonspor made an explosive start in front of their home supporters, taking the lead just four minutes into the contest when Salah found the back of the net. The Egyptian then turned provider, playing a precise pass to Noah Saviolo, who doubled the hosts’ advantage. On the stroke of half-time, Salah struck again to make it 3-0, effectively putting the match beyond Galatasaray’s reach before the break. He completed his memorable hat-trick—his first in Turkish football—in the 80th minute, offering the perfect welcoming gift to Trabzonspor’s newly appointed manager, Thomas Reis.

Galatasaray’s evening went from bad to worse in a tempestuous second half. Head coach Okan Buruk was sent off from the dugout in the 72nd minute following a heated protest against a refereeing decision. Shortly afterwards, midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu received a straight red card after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review for a reckless challenge, leaving the visitors to finish the match with ten men.

Reflecting on the triumph, Trabzonspor midfielder Fabinho commended his teammate’s influence on the pitch, stating that big matches demand big-time players. He noted that everyone expects extraordinary performances from a star of Salah’s calibre, and he consistently delivers when it matters most. Fabinho added that the entire squad thoroughly enjoys playing alongside the Egyptian and expressed his delight at seeing him claim his first hat-trick in the league.

With direct involvement in all four goals, Salah’s inspiring performance raised Trabzonspor’s points tally to 10, reigniting their title ambitions. Securing such a convincing victory immediately before the international break provides a substantial boost of confidence for manager Thomas Reis and his squad as they look to build momentum for the remainder of the campaign.