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In a thrilling Super Lig encounter on Sunday, Trabzonspor forward Paul Onuachu found the back of the net for the sixth game in a row, helping his team rally to a 2-1 victory over Gaziantep.
The Nigerian striker’s decisive first-half goal continued his impressive scoring streak and helped Trabzonspor remain competitive at the top of the league standings.
Gaziantep initially took the lead in the 22nd minute, with Mohamed Bayo converting after sustained early pressure from the home team.
Swift turnaround
Nevertheless, the visitors swiftly responded, with Felipe Augusto equalizing just two minutes later. He finished off a rapid offensive maneuver, bringing the score to 1-1.
However, the visitors responded quickly. Felipe Augusto restored parity just two minutes later, finishing off a fast attacking move to level the contest at 1-1.
Trabzonspor completed the comeback in the 27th minute when Onuachu reacted fastest inside the penalty area to convert from close range.
The goal was his 35th for the club, moving him into fifth place among Trabzonspor’s highest-scoring foreign players.
Neither side added to the scoreline after the break. Gaziantep pushed for an equaliser but failed to convert their chances, while Trabzonspor managed the game effectively to secure all three points.
Title race implications
The result keeps Trabzonspor third in the Super Lig standings on 48 points.
They remain four points behind second-placed Fenerbahce and seven adrift of leaders Galatasaray.
Gaziantep stay ninth following their ninth league defeat of the season.
Onuachu’s latest strike takes his tally to 17 league goals and 18 in all competitions this campaign.
The 31-year-old currently leads the Super Lig scoring chart and is enjoying one of the most productive spells of his career as Trabzonspor continue their pursuit of the leading pack.