Goztepe carry their European hopes into the last week
If Trabzonspor wins the Turkish Cup, the team that finishes fifth in the Super League will also qualify for the European Cup. In this scenario, Göztepe will gain an important advantage with a win over Gaziantep FC and will finish fifth in the league if it defeats Samsunspor in the last week.
Göztepe is taking firm steps forward in the season that started with the goal of Europe. Hosting Gaziantep FC in the 33rd week of the Trendyol Super League, the Izmir representative scored a critical win by defeating their opponent 2-1 in front of their fans.
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With this result, the yellow-red team increased its score to 55 and maintained its fifth place in the week when RAMS Başakşehir also won. Maintaining its advantage on the road to European qualification, Göztepe will finish the season in fifth place regardless of the result of Başakşehir if it defeats Samsunspor in the last week of the league. Whether the Izmir team will qualify for the European Cup will depend on Trabzonspor's performance in the Turkish Cup.
Trabzonspor will face Gençlerbirliği in the semifinals. If the Bordo-blues reach the final, their opponent will be Konyaspor. If Trabzonspor wins the cup, the team that finishes fifth in the Super League will qualify for the European cups. Therefore, with a win against Samsunspor, Göztepe will take an important step towards realizing its European dream.
