Reds to face Trabzonspor

6th Aug 2010 - Latest News

Liverpool have been drawn to face Turkish side Trabzonspor in the play-off round of the Europa League.

The first leg of the tie will take place at Anfield on Thursday, August 19, with the return to take place at the Huseyin Avni Aker Stadium a week later on August 26. Kick-off times are still to be confirmed.

Who are Trabzonspor?

Trabzonspor are nicknamed Bordo-Mavililer - the Maroon-Blues. 

They play their home games at the Huseyin Avni Aker Stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 20,000.

They've enjoyed great success over the years, winning the Turkish Super League six times, and the Turkish Cup on eight occasions.

Trabzonspor lifted the latter earlier this year after beating Fenerbahce 3-1 in the final, while they claimed a fifth-placed finish in the league.

They are managed by Senol Gunes, who famously led Turkey to third in the 2002 World Cup finals.

Liverpool have met Trabzonspor once before as the two sides clashed in the second round of the 1976-77 European Cup. After losing the first leg 1-0 in Turkey, the Reds ran out comprehensive 3-0 winners in the return meeting thanks to goals from Steve Heighway, David Johnson and Kevin Keegan.

Author: James Carroll and Steve Hunter
Tagged: europa league , trabzonspor



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LFC seem rejuvenated these days, yet this could be a very tricky tie in my opinion... careful lads...
mojorisin77
6th Aug 2010 13:01
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