In the match played in Istanbul, Gaziantep FK settled a low-chance but controlled contest with a single goal. Rams Başaksehir FK tried to dominate possession, but could not find the cutting edge in the final third; Gaziantep, meanwhile, held on to their lead through disciplined defending and well-timed pressing.
Baran Öztürkçe stepped up at the decisive moment and scored the goal that put Gaziantep FK in front. Oğuzhan Tekin played a key role in the build-up, with the midfielder helping to dictate play and then finishing the move himself. Mehmet Can Güneş also deserves credit for Gaziantep, making three saves to keep his side in the game, while Burak Akyaman’s strong defensive display was another important factor in the result.
Rams Başaksehir FK, meanwhile, struggled for end product, particularly in front of goal. The home side managed just five shots, while Gaziantep FK goalkeeper Mehmet Can Güneş was faultless at key moments. With this result, Gaziantep FK moved on to eight points, while Rams Başaksehir FK remained stuck in the congestion near the bottom.
Rams Başaksehir FK line-up: Kaan Kaya, Emre Türk, Ertuğrul Samet Çiçekmekik, Onur Zeki Baydar, Mustafa Enes Atıcı, Mustafa Süzer, Mehmet Can Arslan, Furkan Gözel, Atilla Berk Çebi, Semih Bulut, İbrahim Serhan Özuğurlu
Gaziantep FK line-up: Süleyman Urhan, Baran Öztürkçe, Tunahan Karaman, Hasan Ozel, Mehmet Can Güneş, Cristian Bucur, Ercan Atan, Mario Surlea, Oğuzhan Tekin, Fatih Köker, Burak Akyaman
Goals
- Gaziantep FK: Baran Öztürkçe
Assists
- Gaziantep FK: Oğuzhan Tekin
You can view the statistics for the Rams Başaksehir FK - Gaziantep FK match here.
