TRABZON, Turkiye (Interstat) — Gençlerbirliği SK defeated Trabzonspor 3-0 on Sunday at Papara Park Stadyumu in a Süper Lig season opener.

Adama Traoré Malouda opened the scoring in the 45th minute, then assisted Franco Tongya’s goal in the 88th minute. Metehan Mimaroğlu added a third in third-minute stoppage time. Malouda also received a yellow card in the 32nd minute, and Trabzonspor defender Ozan Tufan was cautioned in the 89th minute.

Gençlerbirliği improved to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Trabzonspor dropped to 0-1 in both categories.