Trabzonspor defeats Çaykur Rizespor 4-3 in the Black Sea derby
In the Black Sea derby played in the 9th week of the Trendyol Super League, Trabzonspor defeated Çaykur Rizespor 4-3 after trailing 2-0, raising its points to 19.
In the Black Sea derby held at the Çaykur Didi Stadium on October 26, 2026, during the 9th week of the Trendyol Super League, Trabzonspor defeated Çaykur Rizespor with a score of 4-3.
Host Çaykur Rizespor finished the first half ahead 2-0 with goals scored by Gennaro Borrelli in the 12th and 32nd minutes. Taking control of the game in the second half, Trabzonspor took a 3-2 lead with goals from Melih Kabasakal in the 49th minute, Aral Şimşir in the 51st minute, and Franculino Dju in the 57th minute.
The score was tied 3-3 with a goal by Qazim Laçi in the 68th minute of the match. Stepping up again in the 83rd minute, Franculino Dju scored his second and his team's fourth goal, bringing the victory to Trabzonspor. With this result, Trabzonspor raised its points to 19, while Çaykur Rizespor remained at 10 points.
In the next week of the league, Trabzonspor will host Gaziantep FK, while Çaykur Rizespor will travel to play against Kocaelispor. There are differences among sources regarding the referee of the match, with a report from Milliyet stating that the match was officiated by Halil Umut Meler.