Trabzonspor celebrate cup triumph
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
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Gökdeniz Karadeniz's double helped Trabzonspor to a 3-1 Turkish Cup final win against Gençlerbirligi SK.
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Two goals from Gökdeniz Karadeniz helped Trabzonspor to a 3-1 Turkish Cup final victory against Gençlerbirligi SK - and booked his side a place in next season's UEFA Cup.
Beautiful opener
Mehmet Yilmaz got Trabzonspor on their way with a beautiful half-volley on nine minutes and Gökdeniz got the first of his double just past the half-hour mark, walking the ball neatly around Gençlerbirligi keeper Gökhan Tokgöz.
Long-range effort
Ahmed Hassan pulled a goal back for Gençlerbirligi, who are almost certain to finish at least third in the league table, on the stroke of half-time but Gökdeniz's 25-metre effort midway through the second half sealed the result.