Başakşehir shocks Samsunspor on the road

Kannste knicken Futmetrix-Wertung: 35/100. Başakşehir defied the odds with a high upset factor win at Samsun 19 Mayis Stadyumu.

Shomurodov takes control

After a balanced first half, Eldor Shomurodov emerged as the game-changer in the second period. His 66th-minute opener broke the deadlock, showcasing his poise in front of goal. With a goal and an assist, Shomurodov proved pivotal in raising the match's intensity.

Super-sub strikes again

Entering in the 67th minute, substitute Bertuğ Yıldırım made an immediate impact, netting the second goal in the 83rd minute from Shomurodov's assist. Despite enjoying 52% possession, Samsunspor's inefficiency in attack was evident as they managed only 0.50 xG. Başakşehir, with an xG of 0.99, capitalised on their chances.

Home crowd silenced

The atmosphere at Samsun 19 Mayis Stadyumu couldn't lift Samsunspor, as their struggles in the final third, alongside Başakşehir's composed defence, sealed their fate. With 24 total shots and eight saves between the two keepers, the intensity was high, but Başakşehir's clinical edge proved decisive.