Mendes' Red Card Seals Dramatic Stalemate

Average Futmetrix Score: 49/100. This relegation six-pointer between Eyüpspor and Kayserispor promised resolution but delivered only intensity, lead changes, and late-match chaos that left both sides wounded.

Akbaba Strikes Early, Eyüpspor Seizes Control

The intensity was immediate. E. Akbaba's 51st-minute finish handed Eyüpspor the advantage, rewarding their 59% possession dominance. The home side controlled the tempo, firing 16 shots total with 7 finding the target. But Kayserispor's defensive fragility masked their goalkeeper's brilliance—Bilal Bayazit would prove instrumental before the final whistle.

Benes Equalises, Balance Shifts

The lead changed hands at the 70-minute mark. J. Mendes supplied the assist, and László Benes finished with precision, levelling the contest. Despite Kayserispor's minimal possession (41%), their counter-attacking threat materialised when it mattered. Bayazit's six saves—nearly double Eyüpspor's tally—kept the visitors alive when they had no right to be.

Mendes' Red Card Ends Hopes

The final twist arrived in the 96th minute: Mendes received a straight red, leaving Kayserispor with ten men and their slim draw hopes intact but their tactical flexibility shattered. The combined 24 shots and 10 on target painted a picture of relentless pressure and goalkeeper heroics, yet neither side could break through when it counted. For two teams fighting relegation, this stalemate felt like both a point gained and an opportunity lost.