Salah Hat-Trick Powers Trabzonspor to 4-0 Win Over Galatasaray

Trabzonspor secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, September 19, 2026, propelled by a hat-trick and an assist from Mohamed Salah. The win handed defending champions Galatasaray their first defeat of the season and marked a successful debut for new Trabzonspor coach Thomas Reis. Salah set the tone early, scoring in the fourth minute after a run from midfield. He turned provider in the 39th minute, sliding a pass to Noah Saviolo, who finished into the bottom corner. Just before halftime, Salah added his second goal in the 44th minute, capitalizing on a turnover by Franculino Dju to make it 3-0. Galatasaray's frustration grew in the second half. Coach Okan Buruk was dismissed in the 71st minute for protesting a decision. Salah completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute, embarking on a solo run from his own half to score. Galatasaray were reduced to 10 men when Lesley Ugochukwu was shown a red card after a VAR review; sources differ on the exact minute, with reports citing either the 85th or 87th minute.