Trabzonspor held to a draw at home

In the 18th week of the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor faced Başakşehir on its home turf. The match at Papara Park ended in a 1-1 draw.

Başakşehir took the lead in the 11th minute with a goal from Dimitrios Pelkas. Trabzonspor responded to Pelkas's goal in the 34th minute through Batista Mendy.

Mendy, who found the net against Başakşehir, scored his first goal in a Trabzonspor jersey.

Having lost 1-0 to Kayserispor at Papara Park prior to the Başakşehir match, Trabzonspor has now dropped points in two consecutive home games. Başakşehir, meanwhile, dropped points for the first time in two matches.

Following the one point earned by each side in this match, Trabzonspor moved to 27 points, while Başakşehir reached 19 points.

In its next league match, Trabzonspor will travel to face MKE Ankaragücü. Başakşehir will host Adana Demirspor.

MINUTE - SCORE | TRABZONSPOR 1-1 BAŞAKŞEHİR

49' YELLOW CARD | Visca, attempting to launch a counter-attack following the corner, was brought down. The referee showed a yellow card to Pelkas for the foul.

The second half of the tough battle has begun | Trabzonspor 1-1 Başakşehir

The first half of the tough battle has ended | Trabzonspor 1-1 Başakşehir

34' GOAL | Trabzonspor equalized with a goal from Mendy. Following a corner kick from the right, Mendy struck the ball on the volley after it was headed up by Onuachu; the shot hit the post and then the goalkeeper Volkan before going into the net.

11' GOAL | Başakşehir took the lead with Pelkas. Pelkas rose well to meet a cross from the right wing by Dubois, who had broken away on a sudden counter-attack, and sent the ball into the net.

1' The opening whistle has blown for the tough battle.