Karagümrük's Survival Statement: Dismantling Konyaspor in a Six-Pointer

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Bottom-placed Fatih Karagümrük delivered a seismic upset against ninth-placed Konyaspor, claiming a 2-0 victory that rewrites the relegation narrative and proves that form means nothing in a six-pointer.

Serginho's Clinical Finish Shifts the Balance

Serginho struck in the 32nd minute with the composure of a man unburdened by his team's league position. The intensity of that opener—confirmed by VAR in the 34th—flipped the script entirely. Despite Konyaspor dominating possession at 57%, they managed only 0.51 expected goals across 12 shots. The visitors' inability to convert their territorial advantage into clear-cut chances exposed a fatal flaw in their attacking intent.

Fofana's Late Dagger Seals the Upset

David Datro Fofana headed home in the 45th minute—a goal orchestrated by C. Kurukalip's precise delivery—to bury any Konyaspor comeback hopes before the interval. The balance of the match had shifted irreversibly. Karagümrük, despite 43% possession, suffocated their opponents through disciplined defending and lethal transitions. Jure Balkovec anchored the backline with a commanding display, turning away wave after wave of Konyaspor's 11 corners with unwavering focus.

The Upset Factor: Form Becomes Irrelevant

On paper, this was a mismatch. Karagümrük sat 18th with 7 points; Konyaspor were 9th on 14. Yet football's cruelest beauty emerged here: the lower-ranked side executed a masterclass in efficiency. Konyaspor's 82% pass accuracy and 488 total passes counted for nothing against a team that suffocated spaces and struck on the break. This wasn't a fluke—it was a statement. For Karagümrük, this victory is a lifeline in the relegation dogfight. For Konyaspor, it's a wake-up call that possession without penetration is merely possession.