In a dazzling debut performance for Turkish club Trabzonspor, Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu found the back of the net, securing his first goal of 2023 and marking a fresh start in his career.
Trabzonspor’s clash with arch-rivals Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig turned out to be a triumphant affair for the towering forward and his new team, SPORTS247.NG reports.
Paul Onuachu’s journey to Trabzonspor followed a challenging spell at Southampton, prompting him to seek a loan move to reignite his career.
From the moment he was handed a starting position on his debut, he demonstrated that he was ready to make an impact.
It took Onuachu just 29 minutes to make his mark in front of the passionate Trabzonspor fans at Papara Park. With impeccable timing, the towering striker met an exquisite delivery from Enis Bardhi with his head, breaking the deadlock and propelling his side into the lead.
This momentous goal not only marked his first for Trabzonspor but also his first since departing Genk in January, having endured a goal drought of 12 games during his time at Southampton.
Trabzonspor didn’t stop there. Four minutes before halftime, midfielder Anastasios Bakasetas added to their tally, extending their advantage and putting them in a commanding position going into the break.
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However, the jubilation was momentarily tempered when, just two minutes into the second half, Paul Onuachu was forced to leave the field due to injury. His place was taken by the promising Turkish youngster Enis Destan, who stepped in for the remainder of the game.
Despite this setback, Trabzonspor continued to assert their dominance. A little over an hour into the match, Edin Visca found the back of the net, courtesy of a setup by Trezeguet, securing their third goal of the game and sealing a resounding victory.
With this convincing 3-0 win over rivals Besiktas, Trabzonspor not only claimed bragging rights but also climbed to fourth place in the Super Lig standings. However, concerns lingered regarding the extent of Paul Onuachu’s injury, and the club will be hopeful that it does not prove to be a significant setback.
Paul Onuachu’s debut goal for Trabzonspor stands as a promising start to his new chapter, and the Nigerian striker will undoubtedly be eager to build on this success as he continues his quest to rediscover his top form in Turkish football.
