Yalçın's Golden Strike: Samsunspor's Victory Slips Away

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Samsunspor's grip on the title race loosened when Alanyaspor's substitute struck at the death, compounded by a late red card that left the hosts fighting with ten men.

Musaba's Early Statement

Samsunspor seized control in the 15th minute when Anthony Musaba converted Z. Yavru's assist. The home side dominated the opening exchanges with intensity, controlling 52% of the ball and restricting play. Yet Alanyaspor threatened on the counter, firing ten efforts on goal and keeping the contest finely balanced despite the scoreline.

VAR's Intervention and Red Mist

The 50th minute proved pivotal when VAR overturned a penalty for Ruan, shifting the match's balance decisively. Alanyaspor refused to wilt. In the 90th minute, substitute Güven Yalçın—introduced in the 86th—struck the leveller from U. Akdag's assist. Seconds later, Josafat Mendes was sent off for violent conduct, leaving Samsunspor to defend the final moments with ten men.

A Six-Pointer Surrendered

For Samsunspor, ranked 5th with 25 points, this was a six-pointer lost. The statistics favoured the hosts—86% pass accuracy, seven shots, superior possession—yet discipline and defensive fragility cost them dearly. Alanyaspor (10th, 16 points) proved that upset factor thrives on late substitutions and clinical finishing. Yalçín's super-sub cameo (on at 86', goal at 90') embodied the visitors' resilience. Samsunspor dominated the match but surrendered the narrative in its final breath.