Trabzonspor manager Thomas Reis attended the club’s basketball match against Pizzabulls Bordo Bandırma at Hayri Gür Spor Salonu immediately following the football team’s 3–0 away victory over Samsunspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig, connecting a historic start on the pitch with cross-sport support in Trabzon.
Thomas Reis Appears at Hayri Gür Spor Salonu After Samsunspor Victory
Fresh off a commanding 3–0 win away at Samsunspor in Week 7 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Trabzonspor head coach Thomas Reis turned his attention to the club’s other athletic branches. The German manager was spotted in the stands at Hayri Gür Spor Salonu to watch the Trabzonspor basketball team face Pizzabulls Bordo Bandırma in Week 3 of the Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper Ligi, with tip-off scheduled for 13.00 local time.
Trabzonspor Defeats Samsunspor Despite Playing a Half Down to Ten Men
The match turned critical in the 43rd minute when Melih Kabasakal received a red card, forcing the visitors to play the entire second half a man down. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Reis’s side maintained their defensive shape and preserved the scoreline to claim their second league win under the German coach.
Historical Milestone for Thomas Reis in the Süper Lig
With victories in his opening two league fixtures, Thomas Reis became only the second foreign manager in Trabzonspor history to win his first two Süper Lig matches at the helm, matching a feat last achieved by Shota Arveladze in 2015. Additionally, records show that Reis is the first foreign coach in club history to oversee at least three goals scored in each of his first two league games.
Samsunspor Dressing Room Context and Post-Match Assessment
Addressing his former club, Reis also offered supportive remarks regarding Samsunspor’s current struggles, emphasizing the importance of unity within the squad to overcome their difficult period.
Balancing Football Success with Multisport Attendance
Reis’s presence at the basketball arena underscored a broader club culture of supporting multiple departments during a busy competitive calendar. The Trabzonspor basketball squad entered the fixture carrying mixed early-season momentum, having opened their domestic league campaign with an 82–76 win against Bursaspor before falling 90–81 away to Beşiktaş. Furthermore, the basketball team secured a 93–83 victory over Nanterre 92 earlier in the week in the Basketball Champions League.
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