Crystal Palace Loanee Alexander Sorloth Scores On Trabzonspor Debut In Europa League Clash

Emre Sarigul

August 9, 2019

Crystal Palace Loanee Alexander Sorloth Scores On Trabzonspor Debut In Europa League Clash — LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Alexander Sorloth of Crystal Palace battles for possession with Reece Hall-Johnson of Grimsby Town during the FA Cup Third Round match between Crystal Palace and Grimsby Town at Selhurst Park on January 5, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Alexander Sorloth failed to score a single Premier League goal for Crystal Palace last season but he managed to score on his debut for Trabzonspor who he recently joined on a two-year loan.

Sorloth scored the equaliser in spectacular fashion to force a 2-2 draw against Sparta Praha in the Europa League 3rd round qualifier on Thursday.

Misunderstood Crystal Palace legend Alexander Sorloth scores on his debut for Trabzonspor ? #CultHero pic.twitter.com/2NpBqjGZik

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The Norway international scored a last-gasp equaliser to put his side in a strong position heading into the home leg.

The Black Sea based side travel back to Turkey with two valuable away goals.

Costa Nhamoinesu got Sparta Praha off to a great start with the opening goal on 16 minutes.

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The home side looked in cruise control when they double their lead on 68 minutes thanks to a goal from Guelor Kanga.

Ekuban gave Trabzonspor a glimmer of hope after pulling one goal back on 83 minutes and then Sorloth scored on 89 minutes to wrap up an impressive comeback.

The second-leg of the clash will be played in Turkey next Thursday.