Tasci's Dramatic 85th-Minute Strike Salvages Draw for Konyaspor

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A late equalizer denied Göztepe a crucial victory in a six-pointer—a match that swung on one moment of brilliance and one moment of heartbreak.

Dennis Strikes, Then the Momentum Shifts

Göztepe came out of the blocks in the second half. In the 50th minute, Anthony Junior Dennis converted A. Cherni's assist to give the hosts the lead. But intensity never waned. Konyaspor dominated possession (66%) and dictated play, whilst Göztepe relied on counter-attacking verve. The visitors registered 28 combined shots—a barrage—yet found the target just twice. The balance was tilted, but both sides sensed a winner was within reach.

Ertaş's Heroics, Tasci's Moment

Deniz Ertaş was Konyaspor's wall. Seven saves kept Göztepe at bay; the expected goals gap (1.74 to 0.55) proved how critical his performance was. Then came the 85th minute. T. Tasci, introduced as a substitute in the 69th minute, latched onto A. Ndao's pass to level the match. Drama erupted. Göztepe (8 points, 4th place) had been denied three points; Konyaspor (7 points, 7th place) escaped with a point in a crucial fixture.

The Numbers Tell a Tale of Missed Chances

Göztepe fired 18 shots (8 on target); Konyaspor 10 (2 on target). Corners favoured the visitors (6 to 5). Göztepe's 74% pass accuracy paled against Konyaspor's 82%. The stakes were high—both teams needed points. Dennis's goal promised three; Tasci's leveller snatched one back. Ertaş's 8.9 rating underscored a goalkeeper who kept Konyaspor alive when they had no right to be.