Trabzonspor travel to Hungary on Thursday needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Ferencvaros to keep their UEFA Europa League campaign alive and end a two-year wait for a victory in European competition.
The Turkish side lost the first leg in Trabzon last week after Kristoffer Zachariassen headed Ferencvaros in front in the 17th minute. The Hungarian champions then protected their advantage effectively, while Trabzonspor's task became even harder when Chibuike Nwaiwu was sent off in stoppage time.
Trabzonspor must now win at Groupama Arena to advance to the Europa League league phase. A one-goal victory would send the tie to extra time, while any other defeat or a draw would eliminate the Turkish club.
The second leg will also mark Trabzonspor's 157th appearance in European competition.
The Black Sea club have won 56 of their previous 156 European matches, along with 39 draws and 61 defeats. They have scored 194 goals and conceded 210 since making their continental debut in the 1976-77 season.
