Konyaspor's Clinical Finish Breaks Genclerbirligi's Resistance

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. This three-goal swing—with the lead changing hands three times—proved decisive in the relegation battle, as Konyaspor's second-half intensity overwhelmed the home side's defensive resolve.

Ülgün's Brief Spark

Genclerbirligi struck first through Oğulcan Ülgün in the 28th minute, and for much of the first half, the hosts imposed their will—52% possession, three key passes, and Erhan Erenturk making four crucial saves to keep the scoreline intact. But the balance shifted in the 45th minute when Umut Nayir equalised for Konyaspor. The intensity had spiked to 10.6, and the upset factor began to crystallise.

Bardhi's Decisive Blow

Konyaspor's comeback was sealed in the 49th minute: Elseid Bardhi, assisted by Abdoulaye Ndao, fired the visitors ahead. Despite Genclerbirligi's superior shot volume (15 attempts to Konyaspor's 16) and possession (52%), the away side's clinical edge proved decisive—a 1.25 xG compared to the hosts' 1.03 told the true story. The balance of the match swung decisively, with 11 corners creating set-piece pressure but yielding no late reprieve.

Kelven's Red Card Ends All Hope

In the 90+7th minute, Thalisson Kelven's dismissal for an argument extinguished any final embers of a Genclerbirligi comeback. Playing with ten men, the hosts could not salvage the result. Konyaspor climbs to 8th place, while Genclerbirligi remains 15th, now firmly entangled in a relegation dogfight.