“Mohamed Bayo opens scoring against run of play to give Gaziantep shock lead”
Pivotal“Qazim Laci equalizes for Rizespor after sustained pressure”
Pivotal“Ali Sowe completes remarkable comeback with winning goal”
Pivotal
Rizespor
Gaziantep F.K.
Outstanding performance
Rizespor•MidfielderRizespor produced a stunning late turnaround to defeat Gaziantep 2-1 in a match they dominated statistically but trailed for most of the game. Despite controlling 61% possession and registering 24 shots to Gaziantep's 10, the hosts found themselves behind after Mohamed Bayo's early strike in the 23rd minute. The statistics told the story of Rizespor's frustration - they created three big chances but missed two of them, while Gaziantep defended resolutely with 24 tackles. The match exploded into life in the final quarter hour when substitutes made the difference. Qazim Laci leveled in the 79th minute before Ali Sowe completed the comeback just two minutes later, rewarding Rizespor's persistence and giving them a crucial three points in what appears to be a relegation battle given their mid-table positioning.
How entertaining was this match?
Rizespor host Gaziantep FK in a crucial Super Lig derby with just one point separating the teams in the mid-table battle. The hosts enter with strong home momentum after a 4-1 win over Samsunspor, while Gaziantep seek to end their recent winless run in what promises to be a high-scoring encounter.
