Jimenez strike lifts Galatasaray Espor to second

Galatasaray Espor beat Kasımpaşa 1-0 in a tight, defensively disciplined match decided by a single goal. Jairo Jimenez’s finish proved decisive in a contest where both sides created few chances. Galatasaray Espor managed two shots, while Kasımpaşa had three attempts on goal but could not find an equaliser.

Can Demirlenk was a reassuring presence in goal for Galatasaray Espor. His three saves helped his side keep a clean sheet. Kerem Yılmaz also impressed in front of the defence, earning a 9 rating and helping to contain Kasımpaşa’s attacks.

Jairo Jimenez scored the winner, assisted by Luca Gomes. Galatasaray Espor had beaten Trabzonspor 2-0 and drawn 1-1 with Fatih Karagümrük SK in the opening two weeks of the season. They remain unbeaten after three matches and move up to seven points.

Galatasaray Espor climbed from fourth to second place. Kasımpaşa, meanwhile, suffered their first defeat of the season after drawing with Çaykur Rizespor and Beşiktaş Esports. They remain on two points and drop from 15th to 16th. In a close match, Galatasaray Espor’s defensive resilience proved just as important as their solitary goal.

Galatasaray Espor starting XI: Joao Soveral, Can Demirlenk, Emre Civantürk, Tiago Oliveira, Luca Gomes, Diogo Gago, Jairo Jimenez, Erkan Yerlikaya, Kaan Katran, Kerem Yılmaz, Sergen Çiçek

Kasımpaşa starting XI: Younes Khaled, Owen Kervengant, Okan Uran, Ercan Atan, Aziz İzgi, Nuno Brigantino, Tugay Keskin, Ahmet Öztürk, Çağrı Akalın, Ahmet Gümüş, Tolga Kaan Doğan

Goals

• Galatasaray Espor: Jairo Jimenez

Assists

• Galatasaray Espor: Luca Gomes

You can find the stats from the Galatasaray Espor vs Kasımpaşa match here.