Gaziantep FK secured a 4-2 victory against Göztepe during the fourth week of the Süper Lig. The fixture, played in İzmir, saw the visiting side build an early four-goal lead before holding off a second-half resurgence from the hosts.
First-Half Dominance by Gaziantep FK
The visiting team established control early in the match. According to match accounts, Halil Dervişoğlu opened the scoring in the 5th minute after collecting a long clearance from goalkeeper Tobiasz outside the Göztepe penalty area. Just five minutes later, Myenty Abena doubled the lead by heading in a corner kick delivered by Maxim.
Göztepe attempted to respond in the 29th minute when referee Ümit Öztürk consulted VAR regarding a handball by Gaziantep FK player Kozlowski inside the box. Novatus Miroshi stepped up to take the resulting 31st-minute penalty, but Gaziantep FK goalkeeper Tobiasz blocked the shot. Capitalizing on defensive errors, Kacper Kozłowski added two more goals in the 34th and 45+1st minutes, sending Gaziantep FK into halftime with a 4-0 advantage.
Did you know? Kacper Kozłowski earned a 9.9 rating for his standout performance, which included two goals that cemented the visitors’ first-half lead.
Göztepe’s Second-Half Push and Statistical Contrast
Göztepe attempted a comeback after the break. In the 51st minute, Arda Okan delivered a deep pass to Janderson, who set up Juan Santos da Silva to score into an empty net, narrowing the deficit to 4-1. The hosts’ momentum faced a setback in the 72nd minute when Ogün Bayrak received a direct red card from referee Ümit Öztürk for a challenge on Gassama, leaving Göztepe with 10 players.
Despite being a man down, Göztepe continued to press. In the 90+3rd minute, Juan Santos da Silva converted a penalty kick to bring the score to 4-2, marking his second goal of the match.
Upcoming Süper Lig Fixtures
Following this result, Gaziantep FK increased their points tally to 7, while Göztepe remained on 1 point, according to league standings. In the upcoming fifth week of the Süper Lig, Göztepe will travel to play Alanyaspor away from home, whereas Gaziantep FK is scheduled to host Fenerbahçe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between Göztepe and Gaziantep FK?
The match ended in a 4-2 victory for Gaziantep FK.
Who scored the goals in the Göztepe vs. Gaziantep FK match?
For Gaziantep FK, the goals were scored by Halil Dervişoğlu, Myenty Abena, and two goals from Kacper Kozłowski. Göztepe’s goals were both scored by Juan Santos da Silva.
Who received a red card during the match?
Göztepe player Ogün Bayrak was shown a direct red card in the 72nd minute.
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