Mercan’s goal earns Eyüpspor first win of season

Sakaryaspor’s goalkeeper made seven saves to help keep the scoreline close, but the hosts managed just three shots and could not prevent Eyüpspor from making their pressure count. The visitors had 12 attempts, and Kadircan Mercan’s goal proved decisive. Set up by Kaan Kumaş, it earned Eyüpspor their first win of the season.

Despite the narrow scoreline, Eyüpspor created more going forward. Sakaryaspor’s defence held firm for much of the match, with Evrim Çam standing out for the hosts with an 8.6 rating. Eyüpspor goalkeeper Fatih Okay Köksaldı also kept a clean sheet, making two saves as the visitors protected their one-goal lead.

The teams came into the match with different needs. After losing 0-1 to Bursaspor in the opening week, Sakaryaspor beat MKE Ankaragücü 2-1. Eyüpspor, meanwhile, had started the season with defeats to Sivasspor (0-1) and Gaziantep FK (1-2), leaving them without a point after two rounds. This time, a single goal ended their losing streak.

The result lifted Eyüpspor from 17th to 13th, while Sakaryaspor slipped from 12th to 15th. The three points were important for Eyüpspor, as was keeping a clean sheet as they look to build momentum. Sakaryaspor will need to match their defensive resilience with more attacking threat.

Sakaryaspor starting XI: Sefa Yıldız, Tolga Anilan, Ufuk Kutal, Mustafa Başak Sayındı, Onur Güral, Evrim Çam, Erkan Tunçay, Oğuzhan Taşyürek, Emre Öztel, Baran Can Güven, Burak Aksu

Eyüpspor starting XI: Kaan Kumaş, Emirhan Soydan, Fatih Okay Köksaldı, Ogün Yaka, Tuğkan Açıköz, Kadircan Mercan, Ozan Kütevin, Emre Onur Çimen, Alper Baki Sivrikaya, Alptuğ Tuğra İpek, Emir Alp Uludaş

Goals

• Eyüpspor: Kadircan Mercan

Assists

• Eyüpspor: Kaan Kumaş

You can find the statistics for the Sakaryaspor-Eyüpspor match here.