Trabzonspor staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Rizespor 4-3 in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday, moving into second place in the standings.
The visitors recovered from a two-goal deficit to secure all three points in their eighth-round encounter at the Çaykur Didi Stadium, taking their tally to 19 points.
Rizespor made a strong start as Gennaro Borrelli scored twice in the 12th and 32nd minutes to give the hosts a comfortable lead.
However, Melih Kabasakal reduced the deficit for Trabzonspor in the 49th minute, setting the stage for an exciting comeback.
Trabzonspor drew level just two minutes later through Aral Şimşir before Franculino Djú completed the turnaround in the 58th minute, putting the visitors ahead for the first time in the match.
Rizespor refused to give up, with Kazım Laçi finding the net in the 68th minute to restore parity and raise hopes of a comeback for the hosts.
However, Djú struck again seven minutes from full-time to complete his brace and hand Trabzonspor a dramatic 4-3 victory.
The result lifts Trabzonspor to second place with 19 points, leaving them within reach of the top spot.
Rizespor, meanwhile, remain 13th with 10 points after suffering the defeat.
Trabzonspor will host Gaziantep FK in their next league fixture on November 1, while Rizespor will travel to face Kocaelispor a day earlier.
