Holse's Clinical Double Exposes Kayserispor's Fragility

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A VAR intervention, a brace from an ice-cold finisher, and defensive lapses combine to hand Samsunspor a commanding away victory that propels them into the title conversation.

VAR's Early Intervention Sets the Tone

In the 11th minute, Samsunspor had a penalty awarded, only for VAR to overturn the decision. The reprieve stung Kayserispor psychologically, yet the hosts pressed on with 55% possession, attempting to impose their will. The intensity was there, but precision was not.

Holse Seizes the Moment with Clinical Finishing

Carlo Holse struck first on the stroke of half-time, converting from Tomasson's assist in the 45th minute. The midfielder's second arrived in the 64th minute, a clinical finish that broke Kayserispor's resistance. Rick Van Drongelen's header in the 72nd minute completed the rout. Samsunspor's 2.62 expected goals told the story: they created chances and buried them with ruthless efficiency.

Late Consolation Cannot Mask Kayserispor's Crisis

In the 83rd minute, substitute Gideon Onugkha pulled one back with an assist from Kapacak, offering brief respite. Yet the scoreline masks a deeper malaise: Kayserispor sit 17th with just one draw from their last five matches, a goal difference of −14, and zero wins this season. Samsunspor's four victories and 16 points now place them firmly in the stakes of the title race.