Salah scores brace as Trabzonspor beat Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1

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Mohamed Salah scored twice on his first Turkish Super Lig start for Trabzonspor as they secured a 2-1 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on Saturday.

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The 34-year-old Egypt forward, who joined Trabzonspor on a two-year deal after leaving Liverpool on a free transfer, opened his account for the club in his third appearance.

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As reported by BBC Sport on Sunday, Salah gave Trabzonspor the lead after capitalising on a mistake from Basaksehir goalkeeper Muhammed Sengezer.

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He took the ball from the goalkeeper before seeing his effort deflect and go in off the inside of the post.

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Basaksehir equalised through Eldor Shomurodov, who converted from the penalty spot, but Salah quickly restored Trabzonspor’s advantage with a first-time finish from 10 yards.

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The former Liverpool star then had a late chance to complete his hat-trick. In injury time, Salah found the net from around 45 yards after the goalkeeper had been beaten, but the effort was ruled out for offside.

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He was also booked earlier in the second half for simulation after going down inside the penalty area.

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Salah’s two goals mark an impressive start to life in Turkey and give Trabzonspor an important three points as they continue their campaign.

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