Hekimoğlu Trabzon’s Clinical Precision Sinks Somaspor: A 3-0 Away Triumph Propels Visitors Out of the Danger Zone

By Staff Writer October 12, 2025

The autumn air at an undisclosed Turkish venue may have been cool, but Hekimoğlu Trabzon set the pitch alight Sunday afternoon with a performance that was equal parts disciplined and decisive. Their 3-0 victory over Somaspor not only rewrote the narrative of their recent stumbles but also cast a shadow over a Somaspor side now mired near the bottom of the 2. Lig table.

It was a result shaped by a blend of opportunism and resilience, the kind that can transform an autumn rut into the hint of a revival. For Hekimoğlu Trabzon, three points away from home mean more than just numerical relief—they spark hope.

Early Signs of Authority

The visitors entered the day sitting 14th, two points ahead of Somaspor, who themselves have endured a wretched run with just one victory in their last five outings. Yet it was Hekimoğlu Trabzon who seized the initiative from the opening whistle. Their pressing suffocated Somaspor’s midfield, and by the 24th minute, the rhythm had found its first crescendo.

E. Karakuş, the forward who has been a rare bright spot in Trabzon’s campaign, broke the deadlock. Latching onto a clever through-ball, Karakuş threaded his finish low past the Somaspor keeper—his fifth goal in the last five league outings, a testament to his consistency even as his team struggled.

Somaspor, perhaps still haunted by their oscillating form—one week firing seven past Yeni Malatyaspor, the next conceding three at home—offered brief flashes of response. Yet their attacks fizzled before the final third, the weight of past defeats seemingly anchoring their creativity.

Momentum Lost, Advantage Secured

The second half began much as the first had ended: Hekimoğlu Trabzon dictating the tempo, Somaspor struggling for answers. The home side attempted to rally, but their passes grew hurried, their movement predictable. It was in the 62nd minute, amid one such breakdown, that an unnamed Trabzon player pounced— capitalizing on a defensive lapse to steer the ball into the net and double the lead. The goal, while lacking immediate attribution, was built on collective pressure and the persistent probing that marked Trabzon's approach all afternoon.

Down two goals, Somaspor looked every bit a team searching for an identity. Their lone win, a seven-goal spectacle, now seemed a distant echo. The stands fell increasingly silent as the match wore on, punctuated only by the visiting contingent’s growing belief.

Güneş Shines in Closing Moments

Any hope for a late Somaspor resurgence faded in the dying moments. As the clock struck 90, S. Güneş—freshly introduced, his legs still eager—put the finishing touch on a counter-attack that sliced through the disjointed Somaspor defense. His goal, clean and clinical, sealed the three-goal tally and simultaneously showcased the depth of Trabzon’s squad.

There was no drama of red cards or controversial officiating, just the steady march of a side rediscovering itself.

Context and Consequence

For Somaspor, the defeat was more than another tick in the loss column—it was a harsh reminder of their vulnerability. Now with just four points from seven matches (one win, one draw, five losses), they languish in 15th place. Their lone recent triumph at Yeni Malatyaspor serves as an outlier in a stretch marked by heavy losses: 0-3 to Aliağa FAŞ, 0-4 to Muş Menderesspor, and a cup exit to Çankaya FK.

Hekimoğlu Trabzon’s victory, meanwhile, lifts them to six points, still far from comfort but now ahead of Somaspor and with a potential platform to build. Each of their goals today came from the urgency of a squad no longer willing to settle for moral victories.

Looking Ahead

Neither side boasts a rich head-to-head history to lean on, but their current trajectories stand in stark contrast. Hekimoğlu Trabzon, after a stretch of narrow defeats and high-scoring draws, finally found the balance between attack and defense. E. Karakuş, in particular, continues to be the difference-maker, his goals keeping hopes of a climb alive.

For Somaspor, the weeks ahead are pivotal. The defensive frailties exposed once again demand urgent attention, and their attacking promise must be rediscovered if they are to reverse their slide.

As the season marches forward, today’s result may well represent a tipping point. Hekimoğlu Trabzon have their lifeline; Somaspor, their reckoning. The next match cannot come soon enough for both clubs—one looking up at mid-table safety, the other staring down the abyss.

Final Score: Somaspor 0 – 3 Hekimoğlu Trabzon Karakuş (24'), Unknown (62'), Güneş (90')

Standings: Somaspor: 15th, 4 points Hekimoğlu Trabzon: 14th, 6 points

The table doesn't lie; but for Somaspor, the time for excuses is running out.