Trabzonspor secured consecutive victories in a UEFA competition

Trabzonspor secured consecutive victories in a UEFA competition’s main stage for the first time since November 2013, overcoming Heart of Midlothian 2-0 in the Conference League.

Hearts threatened early when Malachi Fagan-Walcott headed against the post from a corner, but the hosts gradually took control. Just after the half-hour mark, Tomas Magnusson fouled Franculino inside the penalty area, allowing Salah to convert confidently from the spot for his tenth goal with the club.

The Egyptian forward remained influential after the break, setting up Franculino to double Trabzonspor’s advantage with a composed finish approaching the hour.

The two-goal cushion left Hearts struggling to mount a comeback, as the Turkish side comfortably managed the closing stages.

Manager Thomas Reis celebrated a fifth consecutive victory, with Trabzonspor collecting maximum points from their opening two league-phase matches. Hearts, meanwhile, remain winless in four competitive away trips and have earned just one point in Europe this season.